First characterization of a canine parvovirus causing fatal disease in coatis (Nasua nasua)

ARGIBAY H; MINATEL, L.; BRATANICH A. C; DIAZ LEANDRO; POSTMA, G.C.; DIAZ LEANDRO; POSTMA, G.C.; BUCAFUSCO, D; VEGA C; RINAS M; BUCAFUSCO, D; VEGA C; RINAS M; ARGIBAY H; MINATEL, L.; BRATANICH A. C

ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY

SPRINGER WIEN

Lugar: Viena; Año: 2019

0304-8608

A canine parvovirus (CPV)-like virus was detected by PCR and isolated from dead coatis in Argentina. Analysis of the full-length genome sequence revealed that it resembled CPV-but also contained a mutation in the VP2 protein (Arg377Ser) that has not been described previously. This is the first report of a CPV-like virus producing clinical disease in coatis. Genetic similarity to CPV-2c viruses detected in Brazil suggests a strong relationship between these viruses. Although the pathogenic potential of CPV- and feline panleukopenia virus (FPV)-like strains in wild animals is still not completely understood, this study highlights the importance of parvoviruses as a threat to wildlife if proper conditions are present.