Human Norovirus Infection in Dogs, Thailand

Kamonpan Charoenkul; Chanakarn Nasamran; Taveesak Janetanakit; Ratanaporn Tangwangvivat; Napawan Bunpapong; Supanat Boonyapisitsopa; Kamol Suwannakarn; Apiradee Theamboonler; Watchaporn Chuchaona; Yong Poovorawan; Alongkorn Amonsin

doi:10.3201/eid2602.191151

Human Norovirus Infection in Dogs, Thailand

Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Feb;26(2):350-353. doi: 10.3201/eid2602.191151.

Authors

Kamonpan Charoenkul, Chanakarn Nasamran, Taveesak Janetanakit, Ratanaporn Tangwangvivat, Napawan Bunpapong, Supanat Boonyapisitsopa, Kamol Suwannakarn, Apiradee Theamboonler, Watchaporn Chuchaona, Yong Poovorawan, Alongkorn Amonsin

Abstract

In July 2018, recombinant norovirus GII.Pe-GII.4 Sydney was detected in dogs who had diarrhea in a kennel and in children living on the same premises in Thailand. Whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of 4 noroviruses from Thailand showed that the canine norovirus was closely related to human norovirus GII.Pe-GII.4 Sydney, suggesting human-to-canine transmission.

Keywords: Thailand; canine norovirus; dogs; enteric infections; human norovirus; infection; norovirus; viruses; zoonoses.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Animals
Caliciviridae Infections / veterinary*
Caliciviridae Infections / virology
Child
Dog Diseases / virology*
Dogs
Family Characteristics
Humans
Norovirus / isolation & purification*
Phylogeny
Thailand