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Viruses2022; 14(2); 320; doi: 10.3390/v14020320

Special Issue: Viral Infections in Companion Animals.

Abstract: Companion animals, such as cats, dogs, horses and exotic species, play an important role in society; more than 600 million cats and 900 million dogs live closely with humans worldwide [...].
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Publication Date: 2022-02-04 PubMed ID: 35215913PubMed Central: PMC8878503DOI: 10.3390/v14020320Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary

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This research focuses on the role of viral infections in companion animals like cats, dogs, horses, etc., and their impact on society since these animals are a significant part of human lives globally.

Objective of the Research

  • The primary objective of this research is to examine the impact and role of viral infections in companion animals. Companion animals include pets like dogs, cats, horses, and other exotic species that humans house and care for.

Importance of the Study

  • The study is crucial due to the close living and interaction conditions between these animals and humans across the globe. With over 600 million cats and 900 million dogs living closely with humans worldwide, understanding the impact and nature of viral infections in these animals could have significant implications for both animal and human health.

Implications of the Research

  • The implications of the study are vast. For one, understanding viral infections in pets could lead to better pet healthcare and disease prevention strategies.
  • Moreover, it could also have direct implications on human health, as there is often a risk of zoonotic diseases, which can be transmitted from animals to humans.
  • This research could also contribute to the broader field of virology, potentially helping in understanding how viral infections work and how they can be prevented or managed.

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APA
Hosie MJ, Hofmann-Lehmann R. (2022). Special Issue: Viral Infections in Companion Animals. Viruses, 14(2), 320. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14020320

Publication

Viruses
ISSN: 1999-4915
NlmUniqueID: 101509722
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
PII: 320

Researcher Affiliations

Hosie, Margaret J
  • Centre for Virus Research, Medical Research Council-University of Glasgow, Glasgow G61 1QH, UK.
Hofmann-Lehmann, Regina
  • Clinical Laboratory, Department of Clinical Diagnostics and Services, and Center for Clinical Studies, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / virology
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / virology
  • Dogs
  • Horse Diseases / virology
  • Horses
  • Pets / virology
  • Virus Diseases / veterinary
  • Virus Diseases / virology
  • Virus Physiological Phenomena
  • Viruses / classification
  • Viruses / genetics
  • Viruses / isolation & purification

Grant Funding

  • BB/D008425/1 / Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
  • MC_UU_12014/10 / Medical Research Council

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