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18.06.2016 | Brief Report
Phylogenetic characterisation of feline immunodeficiency virus in naturally infected cats in Croatia indicates additional heterogeneity of subtype B in Europe
verfasst von:
Matko Perharić, Marina Biđin, Vilim Starešina, Zoran Milas, Nenad Turk, Zrinka Štritof, Suzana Hađina, Josipa Habuš, Vladimir Stevanović, Vesna Mojčec-Perko, Snježana Kovač, Krešimir Martinković, Ljubo Barbić
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Archives of Virology
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Ausgabe 9/2016
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Abstract
This study was performed on 29 domestic cats with a variety of clinical signs, possibly related to FIV infection. Blood samples were tested by a rapid immunochromatographic (ICA) procedure for detection of FIV antibodies. Subsequently, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to amplify a portion of the proviral gag gene. All 11 positive PCR products were sequenced and compared with previously reported FIV sequences. Croatian proviral isolates that could be amplified were clustered within subtype B, and additional heterogeneity was confirmed by the formation of three separate clusters. Phylogenetic analysis of circulating strains in Croatia and in southeast Europe is necessary to improve diagnostic methods and selection of the appropriate vaccinal strains.