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Faecal viruses of dogs--an electron microscope study

D S Finlaison1

  • 1Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Veterinary Microbiology
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Canine parvovirus was investigated in dog faecal samples. Electron microscopy identified eight distinct virus types, including parvovirus-like particles, aiding in understanding canine enteric diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Canine Pathology

Background:

  • Diarrhoea is a common clinical sign in dogs, with viral infections being a significant cause.
  • Canine parvovirus is a well-known pathogen, but other viral agents may also contribute to enteric disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To screen faecal samples from dogs with and without diarrhoea for parvovirus.
  • To identify and characterize other viruses and virus-like particles present in canine faeces using electron microscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Faecal samples from 112 dogs were collected.
  • Haemagglutination titration was used to screen for parvovirus.
  • Electron microscopy was employed to visualize and identify viral particles based on morphology.

Main Results:

  • Parvovirus screening was performed on all samples.
  • Electron microscopy identified eight distinct types of viruses or virus-like particles.
  • Identified particles included coronaviruses, rotavirus-like particles, papovavirus-like particles, torovirus-like particles, picornavirus-like particles, 27 nm virus-like particles, and parvovirus-like particles that did not agglutinate.

Conclusions:

  • Canine faeces harbor a diverse range of viral agents beyond parvovirus.
  • Electron microscopy is a valuable tool for identifying various viral morphologies in clinical samples.
  • Further research is needed to determine the aetiological significance of these identified viral particles in canine diarrhoea.

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