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Genetic characterization of feline bocavirus detected in cats in Japan.
Archives of virology - 1 Oct 2016
Takano Tomomi, Takadate Yoshihiro, Doki Tomoyoshi, Hohdatsu Tsutomu
Abstract excerpt
Feline bocavirus (FBoV) has been classified into three genotypes (FBoV1-FBoV3). FBoVs are mainly detected in feces. In the present study, we collected rectal swabs from cats in Japan and examined the samples for the presence of FBoV. The FBoV infection rate was 9.9 % in 101 cats. No significant association was observed between FBoV infection and clinical symptoms. Based on the full-length NS1 protein, the three...
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