Influenza D virus infection in Mississippi beef cattle

Abstract A new member of the Orthomyxoviridae family, influenza D virus (IDV), was first reported in swine in the Midwest region of the United States. This study aims to extend our knowledge on the IDV epidemiology and to determine the impact of bovine production systems on virus spread. A total of...

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Published inVirology (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 486; pp. 28 - 34
Main Authors Ferguson, Lucas, Eckard, Laura, Epperson, William B, Long, Li-Ping, Smith, David, Huston, Carla, Genova, Suzanne, Webby, Richard, Wan, Xiu-Feng
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.2015
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Summary:Abstract A new member of the Orthomyxoviridae family, influenza D virus (IDV), was first reported in swine in the Midwest region of the United States. This study aims to extend our knowledge on the IDV epidemiology and to determine the impact of bovine production systems on virus spread. A total of 15 isolates were recovered from surveillance of bovine herds in Mississippi, and two genetic clades of viruses co-circulated in the same herd. Serologic assessment from neonatal beef cattle showed 94% seropositive, and presumed maternal antibody levels were substantially lower in animals over six months of age. Active IDV transmission was shown to occur at locations where young, weaned, and comingled calves were maintained. Serological characterization of archived sera suggested that IDV has been circulating in the Mississippi cattle populations since at least 2004. Continuous surveillance is needed to monitor the evolution and epidemiology of IDV in the bovine population.
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ISSN:0042-6822
1096-0341
DOI:10.1016/j.virol.2015.08.030