Identification of Novel Astroviruses in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Domestic Cats

Astroviruses, isolated from numerous avian and mammalian species including humans, are commonly associated with enteritis and encephalitis. Two astroviruses have previously been identified in cats, and while definitive evidence is lacking, an association with enteritis is suggested. Using metagenomi...

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Main Authors: Kate Van Brussel, Xiuwan Wang, Mang Shi, Maura Carrai, Jun Li, Vito Martella, Julia A. Beatty, Edward C. Holmes, Vanessa R. Barrs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/11/1301