First report of a canine morbillivirus infection in a giant anteater (<i>Myrmecophaga tridactyla</i>) in Brazil

Granjeiro, Melissa Debesa Belizário; Kavasaki, Mayara Lima; Morgado, Thais Oliveira; Pavelegini, Lucas Avelino Dandolini; Barros, Marisol Alves de; Fontana, Carolina; Bianchini, Mateus de Assis; Souza, Aneliza de Oliveira; Santos, A.; Lunardi, Michele; Colodel, Edson M.; Aguiar, Daniel Moura de; Mendonça, Adriane Jorge

doi:10.1002/vms3.246

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“…CDV is a highly contagious virus that can cause fatality in the domestic dog [3,4]. The distemper virus affects a wide range of animal families, both domestic and wild, including Canidae (dog, fox, wolf, raccoon dog), Mustelidae (ferret, mink, skunk, wolverine, martin, badger, otter), Procyonidae (raccoon, coati), Ailuridae (red panda, giant panda), Ursidae (bear), Elephantidae (Asian elephant), some primates (Japanese monkey), Viverridae (civet), Pinnipedia (seals, walrus, sea lion), Felidae (large cats), Myrmecophagidae (Tamandua tetradactyla) commonly known as Southern tamandua, and most recently reported in giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) in Brazil [5][6][7][8][9][10].…”

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of canine distemper virus in the pet and stray dogs in Haa, western Bhutan

Dorji

Tenzin²,

Tenzin³

et al. 2020

BMC Vet Res

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Background: Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a highly contagious virus belonging to family Paramyxovirade, genus Morbillivirus and responsible for high morbidity and mortality in dogs worldwide. Infected domestic dogs can cause spillover infections to wild carnivores that are in contact. We conducted a seroprevalence survey of CDV in domestic dogs in two areas of western Bhutan (Haa district) located at the periphery of the Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve, which is home to several endangered wildlife. A total of 238 serum samples, 119 each from the pet and stray dog, were collected during summer and winter seasons. Samples were tested for CDV antibodies using a sandwich enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay (ELISA) test. Results: The seroprevalence of CDV was found to be 11.3% (95% CI 6.7-14.2). Dogs sampled during winter were less likely to test seropositive against CDV antibodies than those sampled during summer (adjusted odds ratio:-2.6; 95% CI: − 1.2-6.1). Dogs in good body condition were found to be more likely to test seropositive against CDV than dogs in poor condition and obese dogs (adjusted odds ratio: 2.2; 95% CI: 0.1-5.9). There were no significant differences in the seroprevalence of CDV among different sexes, breeds and age classes, pet and stray dogs and between the two study sites. Conclusions: Our study indicates that CDV seroprevalence was equally distributed among pet and stray dogs. We suggest strengthening the management practices of dogs through responsible dog ownership, dog population management and waste management to minimize the transmission risk of infectious diseases to wildlife.

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of canine distemper virus in the pet and stray dogs in Haa, western Bhutan

Dorji

Tenzin²,

Tenzin³

et al. 2020

BMC Vet Res

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“…CDV is estimated to be present in most countries, and primarily infects Canid species. The virus also infects other animal species belonging to the order Carnivora (including Felidae, Mustelidae, Procyonidae, Ursidae, Phocidae, Viverridae, Hyaenidae, Ailuridae, Mephitidae, and Otariidae) and other orders (Artiodactyla, Primates, Rodentia, and Pilosa) 42–48 . However, studies on CDV infection in wild animals living in endemic areas have shown differences in mortality rates and possession of anti‐CDV antibodies among closely related species 49,50 .…”

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“…The virus also infects other animal species belonging to the order Carnivora (including Felidae, Mustelidae, Procyonidae, Ursidae, Phocidae, Viverridae, Hyaenidae, Ailuridae, Mephitidae, and Otariidae) and other orders (Artiodactyla, Primates, Rodentia, and Pilosa). [42][43][44][45][46][47][48] However, studies on CDV infection in wild animals living in endemic areas have shown differences in mortality rates and possession of anti-CDV antibodies among closely related species. 49,50 While CDV infection is well known to be expanding among wild carnivores, 51,52 a recent study indicated that CDV may also be circulating with wild animals other than dogs as the primary source of infection.…”

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Novel and classical morbilliviruses: Current knowledge of three divergent morbillivirus groups

Seki

Takeda

2022

Microbiology and Immunology

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Currently, seven species of morbillivirus have been classified. Six of these species (Measles morbillivirus, Rinderpest morbillivirus, Small ruminant morbillivirus, Canine morbillivirus, Phocine morbillivirus, and Cetacean morbillivirus) are highly infectious and cause serious systemic diseases in humans, livestock, domestic dogs, and wild animals. These species commonly use the host proteins signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) and nectin-4 as receptors, and this usage contributes to their virulence. The seventh species (Feline morbillivirus: FeMV) is phylogenetically divergent from the six SLAM-using species. FeMV differs from the SLAM-using morbillivirus group in pathogenicity and infectivity, and is speculated to use non-SLAM receptors. Recently, novel species of morbilliviruses have been discovered in bats, rodents, and domestic pigs. Because the ability to use SLAM and nectin-4 is closely related to the infectivity and pathogenicity of morbilliviruses, investigation of the potential usage of these receptors is useful for estimating infectivity and pathogenicity. The SLAM-binding sites in the receptor-binding protein show high similarity among the SLAM-using morbilliviruses. This feature may help to estimate whether novel morbillivirus species can use SLAM as a receptor. A novel morbillivirus species isolated from wild mice diverged from the classified morbilliviruses in the phylogenetic tree, forming a third group separate from the SLAM-using morbillivirus group and FeMV. This suggests that the novel rodent morbillivirus may exhibit a different risk from the SLAM-using morbillivirus group, and analyses of its viral pathogenicity and infectivity toward humans are warranted.

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“…CDV is the causative agent of canine distemper (CD), an acute, highly severe, contagious, and systemic disease that affects carnivores and other wildlife worldwide [ 2 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. CD is readily transmitted through susceptible hosts via direct contact with oral, respiratory, and ocular fluids, and/or exudates.…”

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Biomolecular Analysis of Canine Distemper Virus Strains in Two Domestic Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)

Guercio

Mira

Bella

et al. 2023

Veterinary Sciences

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Canine distemper is a contagious and severe systemic viral disease that affects domestic and wild carnivores worldwide. In this study, two adult female ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) were evaluated for cutaneous lesions. Scab, fur, and swab samples from the external auditory canal, cutaneous lesions, and scrapings were analyzed. Canine distemper virus (CDV)-positive samples underwent RT-PCR/RFLP with the restriction enzyme PsiI, and the hemagglutinin gene sequence was obtained. According to the restriction enzyme and sequence analyses, the viral strains were typed as CDV field strains that are included within the Europe lineage and distinct from those including vaccinal CDV strains. The sequence analysis showed the highest nucleotide identity rates in older Europe lineage CDV strains collected from dogs and a fox in Europe. This study is the first to report on CDV infection in ferrets in southern Italy and contributes to the current knowledge about natural CDV infection in this species. In conclusion, vaccination remains crucial for preventing the disease and counteracting cross-species infection. Molecular biology techniques can enable the monitoring of susceptible wild animals by ensuring the active surveillance of CDV spread.

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First report of a canine morbillivirus infection in a giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) in Brazil

Cited by 12 publications

References 16 publications

Seroprevalence and risk factors of canine distemper virus in the pet and stray dogs in Haa, western Bhutan

Seroprevalence and risk factors of canine distemper virus in the pet and stray dogs in Haa, western Bhutan

Novel and classical morbilliviruses: Current knowledge of three divergent morbillivirus groups

Biomolecular Analysis of Canine Distemper Virus Strains in Two Domestic Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)

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