High seroprevalence of feline morbilliviruses in free-roaming domestic cats in Chile.
Arch Virol
; 166(1): 281-285, 2021 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Feline morbillivirus infections have gained increased attention due to repeated reports of their association with urinary tract disease in cats. In the present study, 112 serum samples from free-roaming domestic cats in Chile were tested for antibodies against feline morbillivirus genotypes 1 and 2 (FeMV-1 and FeMV-2) using an indirect immunofluorescence assay. In total, 63% of the animals showed antibodies against one or both FeMV genotypes. Antibodies directed exclusively against FeMV-2 were significantly more prevalent in male cats. The correlation of sex and FeMV-2 infection might give insight into potential routes of transmission. We provide, for the first time, serological data on FeMV in Chile.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Gato
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Infecções por Morbillivirus
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Morbillivirus
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Chile
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Virol
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article