Genetic and serologic surveillance of canine (CIV) and equine (EIV) influenza virus in Nuevo Leon State, Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the uncontrolled distribution of the Influenza A virus through wild birds, the detection of canine influenza virus and equine influenza virus in Mexico was absent until now. Recently, outbreaks of equine and canine influenza have been reported around the world; the virus spreads quickly among animals and there is potential for zoonotic transmission.

Methods

Amplification of the Influenza A virus matrix gene from necropsies, nasal and conjunctival swabs from trash service horses and pets/stray dogs was performed through RT-PCR. The seroprevalence was carried out through Sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay system using the M1 recombinant protein and polyclonal antibodies anti-M1.

Results

The matrix gene was amplified from 13 (19.11%) nasal swab

SUBMITTER: Plata-Hipolito CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6924343 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature