Neuropathogenic and non-neuropathogenic genotypes of Equid Herpesvirus type 1 in Argentina

Infection with Equid Herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) leads to respiratory disease, abortion, and neurological disorders in horses. Molecular epidemiology studies have demonstrated that a single nucleotide polymorphism (A₂₂₅₄/G₂₂₅₄) in the genome region of the open reading frame 30 (ORF30), which results in an amino acid variation (N₇₅₂/D₇₅₂) of the EHV-1 DNA polymerase, is significantly associated with the neuropathogenic potential of naturally occurring strains. In order to estimate the prevalence of the EHV-1 neuropathogenic genotype in our country, we analyzed the ORF30 genome region of Argentinean EHV-1 isolates. The study was carried out by real time allelic discrimination PCR in 90 equine EHV-1-positive samples, being 89 from 54 cases of abortion outbreaks (two of which were in association with neurological disease) and one from the respiratory tract of a healthy horse in training. Our results indicate that 7% (4/54) of the abortion outbreaks studied were induced by the neuropathogenic (G₂₂₅₄) genotype of EHV-1 and 50% (2/4) of them were associated with simultaneous neurological disease. This information emphasizes the necessity to extreme the hygienic and preventive measures to diminish EHV-1 infections and consequently reduce the risk of epizootic neurological disease as has been recently observed in other countries.     

Identification of Equine Herpesvirus 5 in Horses with Lymphoma

Equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis, equine herpesvirus 5 (EHV-5), and multicentric lymphoma were discovered in one patient. Review of gamma herpesvirus activity in humans revealed a propensity for lymphoproliferative disorders associated with infection. The objective was to determine the frequency of EHV-5 in lymphoma tissues and compare with the frequency found in the lymph nodes of clinically normal horses. Case control investigation of lymphoma-positive tissues and analysis via polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for EHV-5 was performed on 12 horses. Prospective collection and PCR analysis of lymph nodes (mesenteric or submandibular) for EHV-5 was performed on 21 control horses. Thirteen samples of lymphoma-positive tissues and fluid were submitted for PCR analysis for EHV-5. Of these, 67% was positive. In the control horse population, 14% was positive for EHV-5 (P = .004). Neoplastic samples positive for EHV-5 were classified as T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma (three), T-cell lymphoma (one), one was nondifferentiated, and two were not stained. Gamma herpesviruses in humans have been associated with lymphoproliferative diseases such as Kaposi sarcoma and Burkitt lymphoma. This study reveals an increased frequency of EHV-5 (gamma herpesvirus) in horses diagnosed with lymphoma compared with healthy control horses. Although the exact role this virus plays in the initiation or perpetuation of lymphoproliferative neoplasia is unknown, EHV-5 may be an etiologic agent associated with the development of some types of equine lymphoma.     

Detection and Management of an Outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 Infection and Associated Neurological Disease in a Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Background: Because of the serious disease sequelae associated with equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV‐1) infections, awareness and control measures used to control outbreaks are important issues for all horse populations. Objectives: Describe the occurrence and management of an outbreak of EHV‐1 infection at a veterinary hospital. Animals: Horses hospitalized at a referral veterinary hospital. Methods: A horse with myeloencephalopathy associated with EHV‐1 infection (EHM) was admitted for diagnostic evaluation and treatment under strict infection control procedures. We describe the occurrence and management of a nosocomial outbreak of EHV‐1 infections associated with admission of this patient. Results: Despite institution of rigorous biosecurity precautions at the time of admission of the index case, EHV‐1 infections spread to 6 other horses that were hospitalized at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hopsital, including 2 that served as sources of infection for horses on their home premises after discharge. Infection with EHV‐1 was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and by seroconversion documented by glycoprotein G ELISA. A voluntary quarantine was imposed and admissions were restricted to prevent additional horses from being exposed. Quarantine duration was abbreviated by serial testing of all horses with PCR. Conclusions and Clinical Importance: These findings illustrate the contagious disease risk that can accompany management of horses with EHM. Horses with active nasal EHV‐1 shedding should be isolated in an airspace that is separate from other horses by strictly enforced biosecurity and isolation procedures. Serial testing with PCR may be a useful adjunct to determine when the risk of transmission has been minimized.     

新疆伊犁地区马疱疹病毒1型ORF30基因序列分析

为研究马疱疹病毒1型（EHV-1-XJ2015）新疆伊犁分离株致病基因型,评估新疆EHV-1-XJ2015的潜在风险因素,本试验设计特异性引物,应用PCR技术扩增EHV-1-XJ2015分离株ORF30基因相应区域,连接至克隆载体,成功构建重组质粒pMD19-T-ORF30。测序结果表明,EHV-1-XJ2015毒株ORF30基因2 254 bp处为A,且编码天冬酰胺（N）,分析证明EHV-1-XJ2015基因型为非神经型毒株,毒力倾向表现为流产型毒株;遗传进化显示,EHV-1-XJ2015毒株与日本分离株90c16、00c19、HH1、NY03为同一分支,氨基酸同源性最高为100%。本研究结果为开展EHV-1分子流行病学调查研究及为新疆地区现有诊断方法和防控措施的评估提供理论依据。     

Tachypnea and Antipyresis in Febrile Horses after Sedation with α2‐Agonists

Background: Signs of tachypnea after sedation of febrile horses with α₂‐agonists have been noted previously but have not been further investigated. Objectives: To examine the effects of xylazine and detomidine on respiratory rate and rectal temperature in febrile horses and to investigate if either drug would be less likely than the other to cause changes in these variables. Animals: Nine febrile horses and 9 healthy horses were included in the study. Methods: Horses were randomly assigned to sedation with xylazine 0.5 mg/kg or detomidine 0.01 mg/kg. Heart rate and respiratory rate were recorded before sedation and at 1, 3, and 5 minutes after injection. Hourly measurements of rectal temperature were performed starting before sedation. Results: All febrile horses experienced an episode of tachypnea and antipyresis after sedation. Rectal temperature in the febrile group was significantly lower at 1, 2, and 3 hours after sedation. In several measurements, the decrease was >1°C. Respiratory rate in the febrile group was significantly increased after sedation. All febrile horses were breathing >40 breaths/min and 3 horses >100 breaths/min 5 minutes after sedation. No differences were noted between the 2 treatments. No significant changes in respiratory rate or temperature were noted in the reference group. Conclusions and Clinical Importance: Febrile horses can become tachypneic after sedation with detomidine or xylazine. The antipyretic properties of α₂‐agonists need consideration when evaluating patients that have been sedated several hours before examination.     

马疱疹病毒1型感染马疾病模型的建立及评价

试验旨在建立马疱疹病毒1型（Equine herpesvirus type1,EHV-1）人工发病模型,确定EHV-1感染马的半数感染量（ID₅₀）及感染发病的判定标准,为该病的预防与治疗药物的研发奠定基础。以新疆伊犁地区某发病马场流产胎儿中分离的EHV-1 XJ2015株为研究对象,设立4组不同病毒剂量感染组及对照组,经鼻内喷雾感染马,5 mL/匹,每天观察试验马的临床症状和发病情况,14 d后进行剖检,观察各组织脏器病理变化并应用实时荧光定量PCR方法检测鼻腔排毒及病毒分布情况。结果显示,EHV-1 XJ2015株感染马的ID₅₀为10^-6.67/5 mL,其病毒含量为10^4.33 TCID₅₀/mL。与对照组相比,1×10⁶和1×10⁵ TCID₅₀/mL感染组马临床评分显著升高,主要表现为体温升高（高达39.5 ℃,一般持续2~6 d）、食欲不振、流浆液性鼻液和下颌淋巴结肿大;且1×10⁶和1×10⁵ TCID₅₀/mL感染组试验马均表现出不同程度的排毒,肺脏及脑组织中可检测出大量病毒,与对照组相比极显著或显著升高（P<0.01;P<0.05）;病理学检查发现,患马脑组织出现非化脓性脑炎及神经元水肿,肺脏组织出现间质性肺炎、嗜中性粒细胞、炎性细胞浸润、出血和肺泡间隔增厚。以上结果表明,EHV-1 XJ2015株对马具有较强的致病性,患病马临床症状典型,病毒主要随鼻液排出,并富集在肺脏及脑组织,通过上述指标确定EHV-1感染马发病的判定标准,本试验成功建立EHV-1感染本体动物疾病模型。     

牛疱疹病毒1型主要囊膜糖蛋白研究进展

牛疱疹病毒(BHV-1)属于α疱疹病毒亚科的DNA病毒,可引起牛高热、上呼吸道感染和母牛流产。该病毒能在牛的感觉神经节内建立潜伏感染,因此,对于该病毒感染的预防和治疗较为困难。BHV-1除了引起初始感染外,还可通过免疫抑制引起动物继发感染,导致动物死亡。研究发现,病毒入侵牛机体时,病毒囊膜糖蛋白在病毒与细胞间相互作用的过程中发挥了重要作用。论文对牛疱疹病毒1型主要囊膜糖蛋白(包括gB、gD、gN)的结构特征和生物学特征加以归纳总结,为该病毒的感染特性研究和预防提供参考。     

猫疱疹病毒1型的分离鉴定及gD基因序列分析

为研究猫疱疹病毒1型(FHV-1)的分子流行病学特征,对2016年-2017年从洛阳及天津地区多家宠物医院收集的具有上呼吸道感染症状的病猫眼鼻拭子样品,用FK-81细胞进行病毒分离,通过间接免疫荧光试验、电镜形态观察和gD基因测序分析等方法鉴定所分离的病毒,并进行病毒体外生长动力学研究。结果显示,病料在FK-81细胞上接种后24 h^36 h呈现变圆、融合、局灶性堆积聚团和脱落等细胞病变;分离毒株可被FHV-1单克隆抗体特异性识别;电镜下可观察到病毒粒子呈圆形、有囊膜、直径约130 nm,具有疱疹病毒科的典型形态特征,将所分离到的5株FHV-1分别命名为2016TJ1株、2016TJ2株、2017LY1株、2017LY2株和2017LY3株;病毒一步生长曲线测定结果显示,接种后12 h^36 h病毒快速增殖,40 h^60 h病毒滴度达到高峰,72 h病毒滴度开始下降;5株FHV-1 gD基因序列之间的同源性为100%,核酸序列高度保守且与国内外流行株及疫苗株的同源性极高。研究结果为我国宠物猫群中FHV-1的病原分离、分子流行病学调查等研究积累了资料。     

马疱疹病毒1型主要毒力基因分析及TK基因缺失载体的构建

为了解新疆马疱疹病毒1型（EHV-1）主要毒力基因遗传进化情况并构建TK基因缺失株,本研究以EHV-1 XJ2015株DNA为模板,对其主要毒力基因TK、gI和gE全长进行克隆、测序及生物信息学分析,并扩增TK基因左右重组臂TKL和TKR,构建质粒pUC-TKLR,将扩增后的增强绿色荧光蛋白（EGFP,含有CMV+polyA）插入pUC-TKLR质粒,构建TK基因缺失打靶质粒。TK、gI和gE基因同源性分析结果显示,XJ2015株与国外EHV-1分离株TK、gI和gE基因同源性均较高,分别为99.8%~100.0%、99.6%~100.0%和99.9%~100.0%;与EHV-3分离株同源性均最低,分别为72.9%、59.4%和62.1%;遗传进化分析显示,3个基因均与国外EHV-1同属于一个遗传进化分支,与EHV-9和EHV-4进化关系较近,但与EHV-3进化关系较远,表明XJ2015毒株与国外EHV-1毒株TK、gI、gE基因核苷酸上差异不明显,没有明显的地域性特征,功能基因保守且进化缓慢,同源基因功能相同或相近;经PCR扩增、酶切、测序及转染鉴定,本试验成功构建了用于TK基因缺失的打靶质粒pUC-TKLR-EGFP。通过对EHV-1主要毒力基因的分析及TK基因缺失打靶载体的构建,为新疆地区马鼻肺炎流行病学调查分析、TK基因缺失株的构建提供理论依据。     

Establishment of QuantStudioTM 3D Digital PCR Method for Detection of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1

The purpose of this study was to establish a highly sensitive 3D digital PCR (3D-dPCR) method for the detection of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1),which could accurately and quantitatively detect the samples with low EHV-1 content and realize the early diagnosis and prevention of equine rhinopneumonia.According to the conserved region of EHV-1 glycoprotein B gene,we designed specific primers and probes,optimized the concentration and annealing temperature of primers in the 3D-dPCR reaction system,analyzed the sensitivity,specificity and repeatability of this method,and established the 3D-dPCR method of EHV-1.In this study,the best concentration of primer and probe of 3D-dPCR was 0.4 and 0.4 μmol/L respectively,the best annealing temperature was 60 ℃,R² of the absolute quantitative curve of the method was 0.998,the linear relationship was good,the sensitivity was about 10 times higher than that of Real-time PCR,and the minimum detection limit was 5.83 copies/μL.There was no cross reaction with EHV-4,Theileria equi and the nucleic acid of equine arteritis.The results showed that the positive rate of 3D-dPCR was 66.7%,which was higher than that of Real-time PCR for EHV-1 in OIE (64.2%).The results of 3D-dPCR were consistent with those of Real-time PCR,and the sensitivity of 3D-dPCR to the samples with low virus content was higher,which could effectively detect suspicious samples.The results showed that the established 3D-dPCR method was more sensitive,specific and reproducible for the detection of clinical samples with low copy number,and could be used for the accurate and quantitative detection of EHV-1.     

含EGFP基因的马疱疹病毒1型新疆株gE基因缺失株的构建

为筛选马鼻肺炎（equine rhinopneumonitis,ER）基因缺失减毒活疫苗的候选毒株,本研究参考GenBank中EHV-1（登录号：KF644579.1）目的基因序列设计同源臂引物,以本地区流行株XJ2015株DNA为模板PCR扩增gE基因同源臂gEH1、gEH1,以EGFP表达盒（CMV+EGFP+polyA）为标记基因,酶切后依次连接至载体pUC-19,成功构建重组质粒pUC-gEH1H2-EGFP。将XJ2015基因组与质粒pUC-gEH1H2-EGFP共转染至RK-13细胞进行同源重组,以EGFP为标记进行gE基因缺失毒株的筛选及纯化,并测定重组毒株效价。结果显示：经5轮荧光噬斑纯化、PCR及测序鉴定,成功获取一株携带EGFP基因的重组毒株XJ2015-△gE-EGFP,且重组毒株效价（10^7.1TCID₅₀/0.1 mL）较原毒株（10^8.8TCID₅₀/0.1 mL）下降约10^1.7TCID₅₀/0.1 mL。采用同源重组技术成功构建了1株马疱疹病毒1型流行株gE基因缺失突变株,为未来筛选马鼻肺炎基因缺失弱毒疫苗奠定了基础。     

Idiopathic Pyogranulomatous Inflammation and Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis of the Nasal Planum, Nostrils and Nasal Mucosa in Scottish Terriers in Denmark

Abstract— A unique, presumably hereditary pyogranulomatous and vasculitic disorder of the nasal planum, nostrils and nasal mucosa is described in five Scottish terriers. Clinical signs were first heralded by a bilateral nasal discharge at 3 to 4 weeks of age or a bilateral ulcerative and destructive process of the nasal planum, nostrils and nasal mucosa at 5 to 6 months of age. Histopathological findings included nodular-to-diffuse pyogranulomatous inflammation with concurrent leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Special stains were negative for microorganisms. Therapy was unsuccessful and all dogs were euthanized. Résumé— Un pyogranulome et une vasculite isolés planaum nasale, des narines et de la muqueuse nasale, probablement héréditaires, sont décrits chez 5 Scottish Terriers. Les premiers signes cliniques sont un jetage bilatéral à l'áge de 3–4 semaines ou une ulcération et une destruction bilatérale du planaum nasale, des narines et de la muqueuse nasale à 5–6 mois. Les lésions histologiques sont celles d'une inflammation nodulaire à pyogranulomateuse diffuse associée à une vasculite leucocyoclasique. Des colorations spécifiques n'ont permis de meure en évidence des microorganismes. Les traitements on été inefficaces et les animaux euthanasiés. Zusammenfassung— Bei fünf Scotchterriern wird eine einzigartige, wahrscheinlich erbliche, pyogranulomatöse und vaskulitische Veränderung des Nasenspiegels, der Nasenöffnungen und der Nasenschleimhaut beschrieben. Die klinischen Symptome wurden zuerst durch einen beidseitigen Nasenausfluß im Alter von 3 bias 4 Wochen oder durch beidseitige, ulzerative und destruktive Veränderungen des Nasenspiegels, der Nasenöffhungen und der Nasenschleimhaut im Alter von 5 bis 6 Monaten angekündigt. Die histopathologischen Befunde bestanden unter anderem in nodulärer bis diífuser pyogranulomatöser Entzündung mit gleichzeitiger leukozytoklastischer Vaskulitis. Spezialfärbungen auf Mikoorganismen verliefern negative. Die Therapie war erfolglos, alle Hunde wurden euthanasiert. Resumen Un único, presumiblente hereditario piogranulomatoso y vasculítico trastorno del piano nasal, ventanas y mucosa nasal es descrito en cinco Scottish Terriers. Los signos clínicos fueron anunicados primero por una descarga nasal bilateral entre las 3 y 4 semanas de edad o un proceso bilateral, ulcerativo y destructivo del piano nasal, ventanas y mucosa nasal entre, los 5 y 6 meses de edad. Los descubrimientos histopatológicos incluían inflammación piogranulomatosa de nodular a difusa con vasculitis leucocitoclástica concurrente. Manchas especiales eran negatives para microorganismos. La terapia no fue exitosa y se practicó la eutanasia a todos los perros.     

鸭疱疹病毒1型套式PCR检测方法的建立及应用

为建立一种快速鸭疱疹病毒1型(Anatid herpesvirus 1,AHV-1),又名鸭肠炎病毒(duck enteritis virus,DEV)病原检测方法,本研究根据GenBank上登录的DEV基因序列,设计合成内、外2对引物,建立了检测DEV的套式PCR方法。该方法对正常鸭胚、健康鸭肝肠组织、鸡传染性喉气管炎病毒、伪狂犬病病毒、减蛋综合征病毒、鸭肝炎病毒和新城疫病毒的扩增结果均为阴性;该方法第1次扩增的敏感性是10 ng,第2次扩增的敏感性是0.1 ng,第2次比第1次扩增的敏感性高100倍。建立的套式PCR方法具有良好的特异性、敏感性,可以准确快速检测出极低含量的DEV,将为鸭病毒性肠炎的病原检测及分子流行病学调查等提供一种高效、快速、特异、灵敏的检测方法。     

Demonstration of Generalized Infection with Caprine Herpesvirus 1 Diagnosed in an Aborted Caprine Fetus by PCR

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Survival of equine herpesvirus-4, feline herpesvirus-1, and feline calicivirus in multidose ophthalmic solutions

Objective To determine survival over time of infectious equine herpesvirus‐4, feline herpesvirus‐1, and feline calicivirus in three commercially available and commonly used ophthalmic solutions (eyewash, fluorescein, and proparacaine HCl). Sample population Viruses used in this study were originally isolated from eyes of animals referred to the University of Illinois. Equine herpesvirus‐4 was propagated in MDBK cells and feline herpesvirus‐1 and feline calicivirus in CRFK cells. Procedure After separately inoculating a designated solution with a specific titer of an individual virus, solutions were incubated per manufacturer's recommendations, either at 4 °C or 25 °C. Virus titers within solutions were subsequently measured at 1, 8, and 24 h and 3, 5 and 7 days post inoculation using either plaque or TCID₅₀ assays. Results Equine herpesvirus‐4, feline herpesvirus‐1, and feline calicivirus were present in eyewash for 7 days, 5 days, and 7 days, respectively. Eyewash did not decrease survival time of any virus when compared to controls. Equine herpesvirus‐4 and feline herpesvirus‐1, both enveloped viruses, were not recovered at any time ≥ 1 h post inoculation in fluorescein. Feline calicivirus, a nonenveloped virus, was present in fluorescein for 7 days. Equine herpesvirus‐4 and feline herpesvirus‐1 did not remain infectious in proparacaine at any time ≥ 1 h post inoculation, but feline calicivirus was recovered at up to 24 h post inoculation. Conclusions Equine herpesvirus‐4, feline herpesvirus‐1, and feline calicivirus may be readily transmissible via the eyewash solution used in this study. Risk of iatrogenic transmission of the three viruses used in this study was significantly reduced in both fluorescein and proparacaine solutions. Feline calicivirus, the only nonenveloped virus evaluated, remained viable longer in both fluorescein and proparacaine solutions.     

Antibody Responses Against Equine Influenza Virus Induced by Concurrent and by Consecutive Use of an Inactivated Equine Influenza Virus Vaccine and a Modified Live Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 Vaccine in Thoroughbred Racehorses

An inactivated equine influenza virus (EIV) vaccine and a live equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) vaccine are usually administered concurrently to Thoroughbred racehorses in Japan. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether concurrent administration of an inactivated EIV vaccine and a live EHV-1 vaccine in Thoroughbred racehorses influences the antibody response against EIV. We compared the antibody response against EIV in horses administered both vaccines on the same day (Group A; n = 27) and the response in horses administered an inactivated EIV vaccine first and then a live EHV-1 vaccine 1–2 weeks later (Group B; n = 20). In both groups, geometric mean hemagglutination inhibition (HI) titers against A/equine/Ibaraki/1/2007 and A/equine/Yokohama/aq13/2010 increased significantly after EIV vaccination. However, the percentage of horses that showed a twofold increase or greater in HI titers against A/equine/Yokohama/aq13/2010 was significantly higher in Group B (75%) than in Group A (37%; P = .02). These results suggest that the concurrent use of an inactivated EIV vaccine and a live EHV-1 vaccine reduced the immune response against EIV to some extent, and it would be better to use these vaccines consecutively, especially for naïve horses or horses whose vaccination history is incomplete.