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Unveiling patterns of viral pathogen infection in free-ranging carnivores of no...
Rosa, Gonçalo M.; Santos, Nuno; Grøndahl-Rosado, Ricardo; Petrucci-Fonseca, Francisco; Tavares, Luis; Neto, Isabel; Cartaxeiro, Clara; Duarte, AnaPathogen surveillance in free-ranging carnivores presents challenges due to their low densitie and secretive nature. We combined molecular and serological assays to investigate infections by viral pathogens (Canine parvovirus (CPV), Canine distemper virus (CDV) and Canine coronavirus (CCoV)) in Portuguese carnivores (Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, Lutra lutra, Martes foina, M. martes, Meles meles, and Genetta gene...
Relevance of feline interferon omega for clinical improvement and reduction of ...
Gil, Solange; Leal, Rodolfo O.; Duarte, Ana; McGahie, David; Sepúlveda, Nuno; Siborro, Inês; Cravo, Joana; Cartaxeiro, Clara; Tavares, Luís M.Feline Immnunodeficiency (FIV) and Feline Leukemia (FeLV) viruses are common infectious agents in stray cats and shelter environments. Recombinant feline interferon-x (rFeIFNx) has shown an antiviral action not only against FIV and FeLV but also against herpesvirus (FHV-1) and calicivirus (FCV). Sixteen naturally infected FIV/FeLV cats were followed during rFeIFNx therapy in order to monitor clinical signs and ...