Evidence of H3N2 canine influenza virus infection before 2007

• Published in: Veterinary record Vol. 171; no. 19; p. 477
• Main Authors: Lee, Y-N, Lee, D-H, Lee, H-J J, Park, J-K, Yuk, S-S, Sung, H-J, Park, H-M, Lee, J-B, Park, S-Y, Choi, I-S, Song, C-S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group Limited 01-11-2012; Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Subjects: Animals; Confidence intervals; Dog Diseases - epidemiology; Dog Diseases - virology; Dogs; Immunoglobulins; Infections; Influenza; Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype; Orthomyxoviridae Infections - epidemiology; Orthomyxoviridae Infections - veterinary; Orthomyxoviridae Infections - virology; Pandemics; Pets; Population; Republic of Korea - epidemiology; Respiratory diseases; Retrospective Studies; Viruses; Republic of Korea; South Korea
• ISSN: 0042-4900; 2042-7670
• DOI: 10.1136/vr.100718

Avian-origin H3N2 CIV infection in dogs was not only reported in South Korea, but also reported in ­southern China from 2006-2007 ( Li and others 2010 ). [...]it has been suggested that CIV could have been transmitted between South Korea and China through pet dog exchange. [...]we emphasise the need to re-evaluate companion animals as potential reservoirs or intermediate hosts for reassortment of influenza virus, and reinforce the need for intensified monitoring of canine populations for H3 influenza virus infection.