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9 July 2019 Genetic Characterization of Canine Adenovirus Type 1 Detected by Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction in an Oral Sample of an Italian Wolf (Canis Lupus)
Andrea Balboni, Carmela Musto, Elisa Kaehler, Ranieri Verin, Romolo Caniglia, Elena Fabbri, Elena Carra, Claudia Cotti, Mara Battilani, Mauro Delogu
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Abstract

We report the detection of canine adenovirus type 1 DNA by real-time PCR technique in an oral sample of an Italian wolf (Canis lupus italicus). Genetic characterization of the virus revealed a strict relationship with viruses detected in dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), wolves, and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), suggesting that transmission between wild animals and dogs had occurred.

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Andrea Balboni, Carmela Musto, Elisa Kaehler, Ranieri Verin, Romolo Caniglia, Elena Fabbri, Elena Carra, Claudia Cotti, Mara Battilani, and Mauro Delogu "Genetic Characterization of Canine Adenovirus Type 1 Detected by Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction in an Oral Sample of an Italian Wolf (Canis Lupus)," Journal of Wildlife Diseases 55(3), 737-741, (9 July 2019). https://doi.org/10.7589/2018-08-206
Received: 30 August 2018; Accepted: 14 November 2018; Published: 9 July 2019
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