AI Article Synopsis

  • A study was conducted to determine the presence of influenza D virus (IDV) antibodies in dogs in Apulia, Italy, between 2016 and 2023.
  • Out of 426 dogs tested, 14 showed positive results for IDV antibodies, indicating they had been exposed to the virus.
  • The research highlights that while dogs are known to be affected by influenza A viruses, their exposure to IDV is not well-documented until now.

Article Abstract

Dogs are known to be susceptible to influenza A viruses, although information on influenza D virus (IDV) is limited. We investigated the seroprevalence of IDV in 426 dogs in the Apulia region of Italy during 2016 and 2023. A total of 14 samples were positive for IDV antibodies, suggesting exposure to IDV in dogs.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11060465PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid3005.231401DOI Listing

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