High seroprevalence of feline morbilliviruses in free-roaming domestic cats in Chile
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2021
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en
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Archives of Virology, Volume 166, Issue 1, Pages 281 - 285January 2021
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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. © 2020, The Author(s).
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animal, cat, cat disease, Chile, female, genetics, genotype, immunology, male, Morbillivirus, Morbillivirus infection, seroepidemiology, urinary tract infection, virology
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10.1007/s00705-020-04882-2