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First report of molecular epidemiology and phylogenetic characteristics of feline herpesvirus (FHV-1) from naturally infected cats in Kunshan, China.
Virology journal - 22 May 2024
Kim Semin, Cheng Yixi, Fang Zhenkun, Zhongqi Qiu, Weidong Yu, Yilmaz Aysun, Yilmaz Huseyin, Umar Sajid
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BACKGROUND: Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) is a life threatening highly contagious virus in cats and typically causes upper respiratory tract infections as well as conjunctival and corneal ulcers. Genetic variability could alter the severity of diseases and clinical signs. Despite regular vaccine practices against FHV-1 in China, new FHV-1 cases still commonly occur. The genetic and phylogenetic...
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