| molecular detection of viral agents in free-ranging and captive neotropical felids in brazil. | we describe molecular testing for felid alphaherpesvirus 1 (fhv-1), carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (cppv-1), feline calicivirus (fcv), alphacoronavirus 1 (feline coronavirus [fcov]), feline leukemia virus (felv), feline immunodeficiency virus (fiv), and canine distemper virus (cdv) in whole blood samples of 109 free-ranging and 68 captive neotropical felids from brazil. samples from 2 jaguars ( panthera onca) and 1 oncilla ( leopardus tigrinus) were positive for fhv-1; 2 jaguars, 1 puma ( puma conc ... | 2017 | 28677421 |
| epidemiology and molecular characterization of protoparvoviruses infecting wild raccoons (procyon lotor) in british columbia, canada. | feline panleukopenia virus (fpv) and canine parvovirus 2 (cpv-2) belong to the species carnivore protoparvovirus 1. while fpv has been endemic in cats for many years, cpv-2 emerged at the end of the 1970s and 3 antigenic variants (cpv-2a, b and c) are currently circulating in domestic and wild animals. although raccoons played a fundamental role in the emergence of cpv-2a in dogs, knowledge about protoparvoviruses in these animals is still limited. we investigated 72 raccoons found dead or injur ... | 2017 | 28947335 |
| introduction of canine parvovirus 2 into wildlife on the island of newfoundland, canada. | canine parvovirus-2 (cpv-2) and feline panleukopenia virus (fpv) (species carnivore protoparvovirus 1, family parvoviridae) cause a severe gastrointestinal disease associated with immune depression in a broad range of terrestrial carnivores. we report here the first molecular epidemiological investigation of protoparvoviruses on the island of newfoundland, canada. in particular, we investigated red foxes (vulpes vulpes deletrix) and lynx (lynx canadensis subsolanus), two autochthonous species, a ... | 2017 | 28935611 |
| carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (parvoviruses) at the domestic-wild carnivore interface in india. | carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (cp1, earlier called feline panleukopenia virus) variants such as canine parvovirus (cpv) and feline parvovirus (fpv) are significant, emerging, multihost pathogens of domestic and wild carnivores. the diversity of cp1 variants was studied between 2008 and 2014 in wayanad, india, where flagship wildlife species such as tigers (panthera tigris) and leopards (panthera pardus) coexist alongside domestic carnivores, including dogs (canis lupus familiaris) and cats (felis ... | 2020 | 31926540 |
| circulation of diverse protoparvoviruses in wild carnivores, italy. | protoparvovirus is a monophyletic viral genus that includes the species carnivore protoparvovirus-1 infecting domestic and wild carnivores. in this paper, the results of an epidemiological survey for carnivore protoparvovirus-1 in wild carnivores in italy are reported. overall, 34 (11.4%) out of 297 tested animals were positive for carnivore protoparvovirus-1, but the frequency of detection was much higher in intestine (54%) than in spleen samples (2.8%), thus suggesting that the intestine is th ... | 2020 | 33176056 |
| carnivore protoparvovirus 1 at the wild-domestic carnivore interface in northwestern mexico. | eighty-three wild and domestic carnivores of nine species from janos biosphere reserve (jbr), mexico, were tested by serologic and molecular assays to determine exposure and infection rates of carnivore protoparvovirus 1. overall, 50.8% (33/65) of the wild carnivores and 100% (18/18) of the domestic dogs tested were seropositive for canine protoparvovirus 1 (cpv), while 23% (15/65) of the wild carnivores and 22.2% (4/18) of the domestic dogs were pcr positive for cpv. phylogenetic analysis confi ... | 2019 | 31375949 |
| canine parvovirus 2b in fecal samples of asymptomatic free-living south american coatis (nasua nasua, linnaeus, 1766). | canine parvovirus type 2 (cpv-2) is classified into three subtypes (cpv-2a, cpv-2b, and cpv-2c) and is the main cause of enteritis and myocarditis in young domestic and wild animals. this study aimed to evaluate the presence of cpv-2 in the feces of asymptomatic free-living coatis from garden forest reserve, palmital city, sp, brazil. fecal samples from 21 coatis (both sexes, different ages, and different aspects of feces) were collected in august 2014 and march 2015. the nucleic acid extracted ... | 2020 | 32406051 |
| parvovirus-induced encephalitis in a juvenile raccoon. | a juvenile raccoon was euthanized because of severe neurologic signs. at postmortem examination, no significant gross lesions were present. histologic evaluation demonstrated nonsuppurative encephalitis in thalamus, brainstem, and hippocampus, cerebellar purkinje cell loss, as well as poliomyelitis and demyelination of the spinal cord. parvovirus antigen-specific immunohistochemistry revealed immunopositive neurons in the brainstem, cerebral cortex, and hippocampus. a few purkinje cells were als ... | 2020 | 33100176 |
| fatal canine parvovirus-2 (cpv-2) infection in a rescued free-ranging taiwanese pangolin (manis pentadactyla pentadactyla). | carnivore protoparvovirus 1 includes feline parvovirus (fpv), variants of canine parvovirus-2 (cpv-2), mink enteritis virus, and raccoon parvovirus, important pathogens affecting both wild and domestic carnivores. in this report, we described a fatal cpv-2 infection in a rescued taiwanese pangolin, which provides the first evidence of cpv-2 infection in a non-carnivore. post-rescue, the taiwanese pangolin died from complications resulting from a severe panleucocytopenia and bloody diarrhoea. a f ... | 2020 | 31886933 |
| molecular detection and characterization of carnivore parvoviruses in free-ranging eurasian otters (lutra lutra) in southern italy. | the most important italian population of the eurasian otter (lutra lutra) occurs in the southern part of the peninsula with two isolated sub-populations of about 250 adult individuals. the eurasian otter is considered to be near threatened and it is a fully protected species. the aims of this study were to investigate for the first time the occurrence and characterize the parvoviruses included in the species carnivore protoparvovirus 1 in seven carcasses of road-killed eurasian otters from the s ... | 2019 | 31022323 |
| research on viral agents associated with feline reproductive problems reveals a high association with feline panleukopenia virus. | although reproductive failures (rf) such as abortion, stillbirth and neonatal mortality in cats are still under researched, it is known that many rf are caused by viral agents. this research surveyed the viral agent prevalence in queens with rf. queens were excluded from the study if their rf was caused by issues other than infection, such as genetic, traumatic, hormonal or nutritional problems, or if they had a history of rf. blood samples from 26 pregnant females with rf were collected for com ... | 2018 | 32734056 |
| carnivore protoparvovirus-1 associated with an outbreak of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in small indian civets. | carnivore protoparvovirus-1 (cppv-1) infection has been reported frequently in both domestic and wildlife species including wild carnivores. fifty-five captive small indian civets (viverricula indica), farmed for perfume production in eastern thailand, showed clinical signs of acute bloody diarrhea, anorexia, vomiting, circling, and seizures. the disease spread within the farm and resulted in the death of 38 of the 55 civets (69% mortality) within a month. fecal swabs were collected from the 17 ... | 2020 | 32880233 |
| distribution of carnivore protoparvovirus 1 in free-living leopard cats (prionailurus bengalensis chinensis) and its association with domestic carnivores in taiwan. | carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (cppv-1) is widespread among free-living carnivores, and cppv-1 infection may directly or indirectly impact on the population of endangered carnivore species. in this study, we used molecular screening of viral capsid protein 2 (vp2) from 2015 to 2017, to assess the prevalence of cppv-1 infection in 9 live-trapped (lt) and 17 vehicle collision (vc)-affected free-living leopard cats (prionailurus bengalensis chinensis). in addition, we conducted the phylogenetic analys ... | 2019 | 31479483 |
| domestic dog origin of carnivore protoparvovirus 1 infection in a rescued free-ranging guiña (leopardus guigna) in chile. | carnivore protoparvovirus 1 is one of the most important pathogens affecting both wild and domestic carnivores. here, we reported the genetic characterization of canine parvovirus (cpv-2) strains from a rescued guiña (leopardus guigna) and domestic dogs from chile. guiña strain was classified as cpv-2c, and phylogenetic analysis of the complete coding genome showed that the guiña cpv-2c strain shares a recent common ancestor with chilean domestic dogs' strains. these viruses showed >99% identity ... | 2020 | 32815299 |
| molecular survey of selected viral pathogens in wild leopard cats (prionailurus bengalensis) in taiwan with an emphasis on the spatial and temporal dynamics of carnivore protoparvovirus 1. | the leopard cat (prionailurus bengalensis) was listed as an endangered species under the wildlife conservation act in taiwan in 2009. however, no study has evaluated the possible direct or indirect effects of pathogens on the taiwanese leopard cat population. here, we targeted viral pathogens, including carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (genus protoparvovirus), feline leukemia virus (felv), feline immunodeficiency virus (fiv), coronaviruses (covs), and canine distemper virus (cdv), through molecular s ... | 2021 | 33389172 |
| natural infection of parvovirus in wild fishing cats (prionailurus viverrinus) reveals extant viral localization in kidneys. | carnivore protoparvovirus-1 (cppv-1), a viral species containing feline panleukopenia virus (fpv) and canine parvovirus (cpv) variants, are widely spread among domestic and wild carnivores causing systemic fatal diseases. wild fishing cats (prionailurus viverrinus), a globally vulnerable species, have been found dead. postmortem examination of the carcasses revealed lesions in intestine, spleen and kidney. cppv-1 antigen identification in these tissues, using polymerase chain reaction (pcr) and ... | 2021 | 33651823 |
| epidemiology and molecular characterization of carnivore protoparvovirus-1 infection in the wild felid leopardus guigna in chile. | landscape anthropization has been identified as one of the main drivers of pathogen emergence worldwide, facilitating pathogen spillover between domestic species and wildlife. the present study investigated carnivore protoparvovirus-1 infection using molecular methods in 98 free-ranging wild guignas (leopardus guigna) and 262 co-occurring owned, free-roaming rural domestic cats. we also assessed landscape anthropization variables as potential drivers of infection. protoparvovirus dna was detecte ... | 2020 | 33238057 |
| molecular characteristics of carnivore protoparvovirus 1 with high sequence similarity between wild and domestic carnivores in taiwan. | carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (cppv-1) is a dna virus causing gastrointestinal disease and immunosuppression in various terrestrial carnivores. domestic dogs and cats are considered the primary cppv-1 reservoirs. the habitat overlap of wild carnivores and free-roaming dogs increases the threat of cppv-1 transmission between them. this study explored the cppv-1 distribution among wild carnivores in taiwan through pcr screening and compared the partial capsid protein (vp2) gene sequences from wild a ... | 2021 | 34072499 |
| canine parvovirus infections in taiwanese pangolins (manis pentadactyla pentadactyla). | canine parvovirus type 2 (cpv-2) is among the most important and highly contagious pathogens that cause enteric or systemic infections in domestic and nondomestic carnivores. however, the spillover of cpv-2 to noncarnivores is rarely mentioned. taiwanese pangolins (manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) are threatened due to habitat fragmentation and prevalent animal trafficking. interactions between taiwanese pangolins, humans, and domestic animals have become more frequent in recent years. however, ... | 2021 | 33866880 |