Genetic Characterization of Canine Adenovirus Type 1 Detected by Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction in an Oral Sample of an Italian Wolf (Canis Lupus)

J Wildl Dis. 2019 Jul;55(3):737-741. Epub 2019 Feb 21.

Abstract

We report the detection of canine adenovirus type 1 DNA by real-time PCR technique in an oral sample of an Italian wolf (Canis lupus italicus). Genetic characterization of the virus revealed a strict relationship with viruses detected in dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), wolves, and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), suggesting that transmission between wild animals and dogs had occurred.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoviridae Infections / epidemiology
  • Adenoviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Adenoviridae Infections / virology
  • Adenoviruses, Canine / genetics
  • Adenoviruses, Canine / isolation & purification*
  • Animals
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Phylogeny
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction / veterinary
  • Wolves / virology*