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A polyomavirus detected in American black bear (Ursus americanus).
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Archives of virology [Arch Virol] 2021 May; Vol. 166 (5), pp. 1521-1524. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Mar 15. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Polyomaviruses are ancient DNA viruses that infect several species of animals. While recognition of the family Polyomaviridae has grown rapidly, there are few studies that consider their potential association with disease. Carnivora are a diverse and widespread order affected by polyomaviruses (PyVs) that have co-evolved with their hosts for millions of years. PyVs have been identified in sea lions, raccoons, badgers, Weddell seals, and dogs. We have discovered a polyomavirus, tentatively named "Ursus americanus polyomavirus 1" (UaPyV1) in black bears (Ursus americanus). UaPyV1 was detectable in various tissues of six out of seven bears submitted for necropsy. Based on viral phylogenetic clustering and detection of the virus in multiple individuals, we suggest that black bears are the natural hosts for UaPyV1. In this albeit small group, there is no clear relationship between UaPyV1 infection and any specific disease.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Base Sequence
DNA, Viral genetics
Genome, Viral genetics
Phylogeny
Polyomavirus genetics
Polyomavirus Infections pathology
Polyomavirus Infections virology
Tumor Virus Infections pathology
Tumor Virus Infections virology
United States
Viral Proteins genetics
Polyomavirus classification
Polyomavirus Infections veterinary
Tumor Virus Infections veterinary
Ursidae virology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1432-8798
- Volume :
- 166
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Archives of virology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33721099
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-021-05030-0