| Autor: |
de Oliveira Medeiros, Sheila, Nascimento Martins, Angelica, Almeida Dias, Carlos Gabriel, Tanuri, Amilcar, de Moraes Brindeiro, Rodrigo |
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| Zdroj: |
Virology Journal; 2012, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p99-105, 7p, 3 Diagrams, 2 Charts |
| Abstrakt: |
Background: Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a naturally occurring lentivirus that infects cats. The primary mode of transmission occurs through bite wounds, and other routes are difficult to observe in nature. Findings: The purpose of this study was to evaluate FIV transmission from queen to kitten in a colony of naturally infected stray cats. With this aim, a queen was monitored over a period of three years. A blood sample was taken to amplify and sequence gag, pol and env regions of the virus from the queen, two kittens and other cats from the colony. Conclusion: Phylogenetic analysis showed evidence of queen to kitten transmission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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