Co-Circulation of Multiple Coronavirus Genera and Subgenera during an Epizootic of Lethal Respiratory Disease in Newborn Alpacas (<i>Vicugna pacos</i>) in Peru: First Report of Bat-like Coronaviruses in Alpacas

Co-Circulation of Multiple Coronavirus Genera and Subgenera during an Epizootic of Lethal Respiratory Disease in Newborn Alpacas (<i>Vicugna pacos</i>) in Peru: First Report of Bat-like Coronaviruses in Alpacas

Coronaviruses (CoVs) infect a wide range of hosts, including humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, typically causing mild-to-severe respiratory or enteric disease. The main objective of this study was to identify CoV genera and subgenera detected in Peruvian alpacas. Lung lavage specimens were col...

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Main Authors: Luis Llanco, Karubya Retamozo, Noriko Oviedo, Alberto Manchego, César Lázaro, Dennis A. Navarro-Mamani, Norma Santos, Miguel Rojas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
alpaca
BatCoV
<i>β</i>-CoV
Embecovirus
<i>α</i>-CoV
decacovirus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2983

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