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Phylogenetic characterisation of feline immunodeficiency virus in naturally infected cats in Croatia indicates additional heterogeneity of subtype B in Europe.
Archives of virology - 1 Sept 2016
Perharić Matko, Biđin Marina, Starešina Vilim, Milas Zoran, Turk Nenad, Štritof Zrinka, Hađina Suzana, Habuš Josipa, Stevanović Vladimir, Mojčec-Perko Vesna, Kovač Snježana, Martinković Krešimir, Barbić Ljubo
Abstract excerpt
This study was performed on 29 domestic cats with a variety of clinical signs, possibly related to FIV infection. Blood samples were tested by a rapid immunochromatographic (ICA) procedure for detection of FIV antibodies. Subsequently, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to amplify a portion of the proviral gag gene. All 11 positive PCR products were sequenced and compared with previously reported FIV...
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