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Molecular epidemiology and emerging genotypes of canine distemper virus in Istanbul, Türkiye.
BMC veterinary research - 26 Aug 2025
Liu Xueying, Ozkan Ismail Egemen, Naeem Rija, Umar Sajid, Kayar Abdullah, Tali Hasan Emre, Yılmaz Aysun, Richt Juergen A, Turan Nuri, Yilmaz Huseyin
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BACKGROUND: Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious, globally distributed pathogen that remains a serious concern even with available vaccines. In Türkiye, reports of CDV outbreaks among vaccinated dogs suggest the emergence of genetically divergent strains. This study investigated CDV prevalence, clinical correlations, molecular characteristics, and phylogenetic relationships in Istanbul, Türkiye,...
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