Predominance and first complete genomic characterization of canine parvovirus 2b in Turkey.

Viral enteritis is a significant threat to domestic dogs. The two primary pathogens that cause viral enteritis in dogs are canine coronavirus (CCoV) and canine parvovirus (CPV). In this study, we investigated the occurrence of CPV-2, CCoV, and canine circovirus coinfection by characterizing circulating subtypes of CPV-2 in faecal samples from symptomatic dogs admitted to veterinary clinics located in Ankara, Elazığ, Kayseri, and Kocaeli provinces of Turkey, between 2019 and 2022.

First report of Serotype-1 Marek's disease virus (MDV-1) with oncogenic form in backyard turkeys in Turkey: a molecular analysis study.

Background: Marek's disease (MD) is a lymphoproliferative disease caused by Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2 (GaHV-2, MDV-1), which primarily affects chickens. However, the virus is also able to induce tumors and polyneuritis in turkeys, albeit less frequently than in chickens.

Results: This is the first study in Turkey reporting the molecular characterization of a MDV-1 strain detected in a flock of backyard turkeys exhibiting visceral lymphoma.

Short-Term Humoral Immune Response of the pcDNA4-G Plasmid Expressing the Bovine Ephemeral Fever Virus G Gene in BALB/c Mice.

Bovine ephemeral fever (BEF) is an arthropod‑borne viral disease characterised by a short‑term clinical expression that can lead to significant losses in high‑yielding cattle and water buffaloes. In this study, we aimed to generate a recombinant plasmid expressing the glycoprotein (G) of the BEF virus (BEFV) and to stimulate a humoral immune response to this protein in BALB / c mice immunised with the recombinant plasmid. Expression of the encoded protein was demonstrated by western blotting and immunoperoxidase tests.

First detection of feline bocaparvovirus 2 and feline chaphamaparvovirus in healthy cats in Turkey.

The pet cat's population and the number of viruses that infect them are increasing worldwide. Recently, feline chaphamaparvovirus (FeChPV, also called fechavirus) and feline bocaparvovirus (FBoV) infections, which are novel parvovirus species, have been reported in cats from different geographic regions. Here, we investigated FBoV 1-3 and FeChPVs in healthy cats in Turkey using PCR, where nuclear phosphoprotein 1 (NP1) is targeted for FBoV and NP for FeChPV.

Detection and molecular characterisation of feline viruses from swab samples.

Feline calicivirus (FCV), feline alphaherpesvirus 1 (FHV-1) and feline panleukopenia virus (FPLV) as well as retroviral agents such as feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are important viral pathogens of cats. The aim of this study was to detect and characterise FHV-1, FPLV, FeLV, FIV and feline foamy virus (FFV) in oropharyngeal, nasal and conjunctival swabs from 93 cats that had been screened for FCV previously. We wanted to determine the possible risk factors for infection with these viruses.

Detection and molecular characterization of a highly oncogenic Marek's disease virus from vaccinated hens in Turkey.

Marek's disease (MD) is a highly contagious neoplastic disease of chickens associated with economic losses, often due to visceral lymphomas. The etiological agent is MD virus serotype 1 (MDV-1), also called Gallid alphaherpesvirus 2 (GaHV-2). Despite intensive vaccination, MDV is constantly evolving and maintaining its presence in the world.

Complete genome analysis of highly pathogenic bovine ephemeral fever virus isolated in Turkey in 2012.

Relatively high prevalence and mortality rates of bovine ephemeral fever (BEF) have been reported in recent epidemics in some countries, including Turkey, when compared with previous outbreaks. A limited number of complete genome sequences of BEF virus (BEFV) are available in the GenBank Database. In this study, the complete genome of highly pathogenic BEFV isolated during an outbreak in Turkey in 2012 was analyzed for genetic characterization.