Detection of Selected Canine Viruses in Nigerian Free-Ranging Dogs Traded for Meat Consumption

Detection of Selected Canine Viruses in Nigerian Free-Ranging Dogs Traded for Meat Consumption

Animal trade favors the spreading of emerging and re-emerging pathogens. Concerns have been previously expressed regarding the risks of dog trade in spreading zoonotic pathogens in Nigeria. However, the role of these dogs in disseminating highly pathogenic canine viruses has not yet been explored. T...

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Main Authors: Linda A. Ndiana, Gianvito Lanave, Costantina Desario, Amienwanlen E. Odigie, Kelechi G. Madubuike, Maria Stella Lucente, Chukwuemeka A. Ezeifeka, Giovanni Patruno, Eleonora Lorusso, Gabriella Elia, Canio Buonavoglia, Nicola Decaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
Nigeria
dog trade
selected viruses
molecular characterization
genetic mutations
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/6/1119

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