Complete genome sequence of canine astrovirus with molecular and epidemiological characterisation of UK strains.

ABSTRACT: Astroviruses are a common cause of gastroenteritis in children worldwide. These viruses can also cause infection in a range of domestic and wild animal species. Canine astrovirus (CaAstV) was first identified in the USA, and has since been reported in dogs from Europe, the Far East and South America. We sought to determine whether CaAstV is circulating in the UK dog population, and to characterise any identified strains. Stool samples were collected from pet dogs in the UK with and without gastroenteritis, and samples were screened for CaAstV by qPCR. Four CaAstV positive samples were identified from dogs with gastroenteritis (4/67, 6.0%), whereas no samples from healthy dogs were positive (p<0.001). Sequencing of the capsid sequences from the four CaAstV strains found significant genetic

SUBMITTER: Caddy SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4401448 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature