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Background: Canine circovirus (CanineCV), a non-enveloped virus with a circular DNA genome, has been identified in various avian and mammalian species, including domestic and wild canids. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the prevalence of CanineCV across diverse animal species in 11 provinces of China.
Results: A total of 1,666 serum samples were collected, revealing a 5.82% prevalence of CanineCV in dogs, with the highest rates being observed in southern and eastern China. Phylogenetic analysis of 266 global CanineCV genomes sourced from the NCBI identified six distinct genotypes, elucidating the complex dynamics of their evolution. Evidence suggested a potential bat origin for CanineCV, with positive selection and high rates of evolution being observed. Recombination analysis revealed dynamic genetic exchange, highlighting the intricate nature of CanineCV evolution. Mutational analysis identified key amino acid substitutions likely to influence the virus's adaptation. Additionally, glycosylation, palmitoylation, and SUMOylation sites were predicted, shedding light on crucial functional properties of the virus.
Conclusions: This study provides a global perspective on the origin, genetic diversity, and evolutionary dynamics of CanineCV. Understanding these factors is crucial for elucidating its epidemiology and potential health risks.
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Front Vet Sci
August 2025
Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States.
Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), caused by a diverse range of viral and bacterial pathogens, is the leading cause of respiratory illness in dogs. In the winter of 2023-2024, the United States experienced a noticeable increase in cases consistent with CIRDC. This study investigated the potential association of emerging pathogens with CIRDC cases.
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June 2025
The Key Laboratory of Animal Disease and Human Health of Sichuan Province, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
Background: Canine Circovirus (CanineCV) is a non-enveloped, single-stranded circular DNA virus in the family, known to cause respiratory and diarrheal diseases in dogs. It can also lead to immune suppression, which may worsen symptoms during co-infection. The virus's Replication (Rep) and Capsid (Cap) proteins play crucial roles in its life cycle.
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May 2025
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Canine circovirus (CanineCV) is an emerging virus of interest in both domestic and wild carnivores that is scarcely reported in southeastern Europe. This study examined the presence, genetic diversity, and evolutionary characteristics of CanineCV in red foxes () and golden jackals () from northwestern Serbia, a region marked by expanding mesopredator populations overlapping with human habitats. Out of 98 sampled animals, circoviral DNA was detected in 31.
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June 2025
National Laboratory of Virology, Szentágothai Research Centre, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
Although their pathogenicity is most often unclear, some canine viruses have been found to infect carnivores other than dogs. This study relies on the surveillance of coronaviruses in 206 saliva and fecal samples of huntable, sympatric canid and mustelid species captured in Hungary, such as the native red fox (), European badger (), golden jackal (), and stone marten (), as well as the recently settled alien raccoon dog (). Metagenomics-based and direct sequence analysis were deployed to determine the genome sequence of coronaviruses identified in two specimens collected from red foxes.
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August 2025
College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China. Electronic address:
Circoviruses are relatively new pathogens, and new circoviruses are constantly being discovered, with a growing range of hosts. Recently, canine circovirus (CanineCV) was reported to infect cats and badgers, further broadening its host range. Previous studies on the evolution and dissemination of CanineCV were fragmented.
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