Genomic Characterization of Canine Circovirus Detected in Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Italy using a New Real-time PCR Assay
Data on canine circovirus circulation among red foxes ( Vulpes vulpes ) are limited. We report the detection of canine circovirus in a red fox from Italy. The virus was closely related to strains from dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris ) rather than those from foxes, suggesting a possible transmission be...
Published in: | Journal of Wildlife Diseases |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Wildlife Disease Association
2020
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Online Access: | http://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3048589/ https://doi.org/10.7589/2018-11-270 http://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3048589/1/JWD%20Circovirus%20red%20foxes%20.docx |
Summary: | Data on canine circovirus circulation among red foxes ( Vulpes vulpes ) are limited. We report the detection of canine circovirus in a red fox from Italy. The virus was closely related to strains from dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris ) rather than those from foxes, suggesting a possible transmission between the two species. |
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