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Canine influenza
1Department of Population and Diagnostic Sciences, Animal Health Diagnostic Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. ejd5@cornell.edu
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|October 12, 2010
Summary
Canine influenza, a dog-specific illness, is primarily found in the United States and Korea. Increased surveillance may reveal more canine influenza cases, potentially leading to new virus variants.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Virology
- Infectious Diseases
- Zoonotic Pathogens
Background:
- Canine influenza is a recently recognized clinical condition in dogs.
- Current canine influenza virus (CIV) circulation is geographically restricted to the United States and Korea.
- Growing concerns about pandemic influenza in humans are driving increased surveillance for influenza viruses in animal populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the current geographical distribution of canine influenza.
- To emphasize the potential for canine influenza virus evolution.
- To underscore the implications of increased surveillance for detecting new CIV cases.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on canine influenza.
- Analysis of geographical distribution data for CIV.
- Epidemiological surveillance trends.
Main Results:
- Canine influenza is a relatively new disease entity.
- Canine influenza virus is currently found in the United States and Korea.
- Increased surveillance is expected to detect more canine influenza cases.
Conclusions:
- Canine influenza is an emerging infectious disease in dogs.
- Geographical limitations of CIV may change with increased detection.
- Canine influenza infections present opportunities for viral evolution and potential species-crossing.
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