Frequent cross-species transmission of parvoviruses among diverse carnivore hosts
May 27, 2013
Although parvoviruses are commonly described in domestic carnivores, little is known about their biodiversity in nondomestic species. A phylogenetic analysis of VP2 gene sequences from puma, coyote, gray wolf, bobcat, raccoon, and striped skunk revealed two major groups related to either feline panleukopenia virus (“FPV-like”) or canine parvovirus (“CPV-like”). Cross-species transmission was commonplace, with multiple introductions into each host species but, with the exception of raccoons, relatively little evidence for onward transmission in nondomestic species.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frequent cross-species transmission of parvoviruses among diverse carnivore hosts |
| DOI | 10.1128/JVI.02428-12 |
| Authors | Andrew B. Allison, Dennis J. Kohler, Karen A. Fox, Justin D. Brown, Richard W. Gerhold, Valerie I. Shearn-Bochsler, Edward J. Dubovi, Colin R. Parrish, Edward C. Holmes |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Virology |
| Index ID | 70043838 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |