Abstract
Noroviruses (NoVs) resembling human NoV genotype GIV (Alphatron-like) have recently been detected in carnivores. By using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay based on baculovirus-expressed capsid protein VP1 of lion strain GGIV.2/Pistoia/387/06/ITA, NoV-specific antibodies were detected in cats (16.11%) and dogs (4.8%), demonstrating that these animals are exposed to infections caused by NoVs.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antibodies, Viral / blood*
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Antigens, Viral / genetics
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Baculoviridae / genetics
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Caliciviridae Infections / immunology
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Caliciviridae Infections / veterinary*
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Caliciviridae Infections / virology
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Carnivora / immunology*
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Cats
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Dogs
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / methods
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Genetic Vectors / genetics
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Norovirus / immunology*
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Viral Structural Proteins / genetics
Substances
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Antibodies, Viral
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Antigens, Viral
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Viral Structural Proteins