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Detection of astrovirus in the faeces of cats with diarrhoea

Authors: Rice M, Jones BR, Wilks CR, Beck KE, Jones JM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 41, Issue 2, pp 96-97, Jun 1993
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cat, Companion animal
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Disease/defect, Viral
Article class: Short Communication
Abstract: Examination by electron microscopy of faeces from two separate cases of young cats with diarrhoea revealed the presence of 28 nm viral particles morphologically consistent with an astrovirus. No visible cytopathic effect was observed when the virus was inoculated into a feline kidney cell culture.
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