Epidemiology and ecology of H3N8 canine influenza viruses in US shelter dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

H3N8 canine influenza virus (CIV) infection might contribute to increased duration of shelter stay for dogs. Greater understanding of factors contributing to CIV within shelters could help veterinarians identify control measures for CIV.

Objectives

To assess community to shelter dog CIV transmission, estimate true prevalence of CIV, and determine risk factors associated with CIV in humane shelters.

Animals

5,160 dogs upon intake or discharge from 6 US humane shelters, December 2009 through January 2012.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was performed with prospective convenience sampling of 40 dogs from each shelter monthly. Nasal swabs and serum samples were collected. Hemagglutination inhibition and real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain re

SUBMITTER: Pecoraro HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4857996 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature