Avian influenza (H5N1) susceptibility and receptors in dogs

Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Aug;13(8):1219-21. doi: 10.3201/eid1308.070393.

Abstract

Inoculation of influenza (H5N1) into beagles resulted in virus excretion and rapid seroconversion with no disease. Binding studies that used labeled influenza (H5N1) showed virus attachment to higher and lower respiratory tract tissues. Thus, dogs that are subclinically infected with influenza (H5N1) may contribute to virus spread.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • Birds
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control
  • Disease Susceptibility
  • Dogs
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / growth & development
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / metabolism*
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / pathogenicity
  • Influenza in Birds / immunology
  • Influenza in Birds / metabolism
  • Influenza in Birds / virology*
  • Receptors, Virus / metabolism*
  • Respiratory System / metabolism
  • Respiratory System / virology
  • Virus Attachment
  • Virus Shedding

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Receptors, Virus