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Serological Survey for Influenza Type A Viruses in Domestic Dogs ( Canis Lupus Familiaris ) and Cats ( Felis Catus ) in North‐Eastern Italy
Author(s) -
Piccirillo A.,
Pasotto D.,
Moreno Martin A.,
Cordioli P.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
zoonoses and public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.87
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1863-2378
pISSN - 1863-1959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1863-2378.2009.01253.x
Subject(s) - canis , serology , virology , cats , equine influenza , transmission (telecommunications) , antibody , biology , nucleoprotein , veterinary medicine , virus , medicine , immunology , paleontology , electrical engineering , engineering
Summary To ascertain the potential transmission of influenza A viruses to dogs and cats, a serological survey was carried out in North‐eastern Italy. In a 4‐year period, 637 serum samples were screened using a Mab‐based competitive ELISA for anti‐nucleoprotein A (NPA) antibody detection of influenza viruses. No evidence of anti‐NPA antibodies was observed.