Identification and Genomic Characterization of Feline Calicivirus from a Leopard Cat (Prionailurus Bengalensis) in Taiwan

Overview

Journal J Vet Med Sci

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 2024 Apr 21

PMID 38644183

Authors

Li-Hsuan Chen

Yen-Wen Chen

Fan Lee

Wei-Li Hsu

Shan-Chia Ou

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Abstract

The leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) is an endangered wildlife that is protected under Taiwan's regulations. The body of a road-killed leopard cat was found to contain sequences of feline calicivirus (FCV), designated W109-1443. Analysis of the complete genomic sequence revealed that it shared approximately 81% similarity with a Chinese strain of FCV found in a domestic cat. Phylogenetic analysis of the VP1 gene indicated that the W109-1443 isolate belonged to genogroup II. Recombination analysis revealed that the W109-1443 isolate may have resulted from recombination between two FCV strains. Given the potential impact of FCV on the health and survival of wild felids, further investigation is necessary to assess its pathogenicity in the leopard cat population.

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