Detection and genetic characterization of feline kobuviruses

Virus Genes. 2013 Dec;47(3):559-62. doi: 10.1007/s11262-013-0953-8. Epub 2013 Aug 21.

Abstract

In order to survey for feline kobuviruses infection, fecal samples (n = 39) of cats with diarrhea were collected during 2011-2012. Six (14.5%) of the fecal samples tested were positive for feline kobuviruses. The partial nucleotide sequences of feline kobuviruses based on the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase gene were compared to those of other species. Feline kobuviruses were most closely related to canine kobuvirus in terms of their amino acid and nucleotide levels. In a phylogenetic tree, feline kobuviruses were also closely clustered with canine kobuvirus, Aichi virus (human), and mouse kobuvirus. This is the first report of the detection and genetic characterization of feline kobuviruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / virology*
  • Cats
  • Diarrhea / veterinary*
  • Diarrhea / virology
  • Dog Diseases / virology
  • Dogs
  • Feces / virology
  • Kobuvirus / classification
  • Kobuvirus / enzymology
  • Kobuvirus / genetics*
  • Kobuvirus / isolation & purification*
  • Mice
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Phylogeny
  • Picornaviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Picornaviridae Infections / virology
  • RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase / genetics
  • Viral Proteins / genetics

Substances

  • Viral Proteins
  • RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase

Associated data

  • GENBANK/KC894949
  • GENBANK/KC894950
  • GENBANK/KC894951
  • GENBANK/KC894952
  • GENBANK/KC894953
  • GENBANK/KC894954