Distribution of the antigenic types of canine parvovirus in Switzerland, Austria and Germany

Authors
Truyen, U Steinel, A Bruckner, L Lutz, H Mostl, K
Citation
U. Truyen et al., Distribution of the antigenic types of canine parvovirus in Switzerland, Austria and Germany, SCHW A TIER, 142(3), 2000, pp. 115-119
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
SCHWEIZER ARCHIV FUR TIERHEILKUNDE
ISSN journal
00367281 → ACNP
Volume
142
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
115 - 119
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-7281(200003)142:3<115:DOTATO>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
In this study the distribution of the various antigenic types of canine par vovirus in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany was investigated. From 14 samp les from Switzerland, 35 samples from Austria, and 82 samples from Germany exclusively the new antigenic types CPV-2a and CPV-2b were isolated. Most o f these isolates had a Ser-Val mutation at amino acid 297, which was shown to be prevalent in recent CPV isolates from various parts of the world. The se findings are discussed with regard to the use of modified live virus vac cines.