Detection of Influenza D Antibodies in Dogs, Apulia Region, Italy, 2016 and 2023

Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 May;30(5):1045-1047. doi: 10.3201/eid3005.231401.

Abstract

Dogs are known to be susceptible to influenza A viruses, although information on influenza D virus (IDV) is limited. We investigated the seroprevalence of IDV in 426 dogs in the Apulia region of Italy during 2016 and 2023. A total of 14 samples were positive for IDV antibodies, suggesting exposure to IDV in dogs.

Keywords: Influenza; Italy; dogs; influenza D; influenza virus; seroprevalence; viruses; zoonoses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Viral* / blood
  • Dog Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Dog Diseases* / virology
  • Dogs
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections* / epidemiology
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections* / immunology
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections* / veterinary
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections* / virology
  • Seroepidemiologic Studies
  • Thogotovirus* / immunology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral