Nicola Lewis is a senior research associate and veterinarian in the Department of Zoology. Her research interests focus on the antigenic and genetic evolution of viral pathogens, particularly influenza A viruses in both wild and domestic animals, the host population ecology and the potential role in disease dynamics, and the inter-host interface in the context of emerging infectious diseases.. Ongoing projects include the establishment of a surveillance system and local capacity building to enable the study the ecology and evolution of avian influenza viruses in wild and domestic birds in the Republic of Georgia, phylogeographic studies of avian influenza A viruses in Palearctic wild birds, using population genetics to characterize the structure of wild avian influenza A host species, and quantifying the antigenic and genetic evolution of influenza A viruses in birds, swine and horses globally, particularly to inform vaccine strain selection as a means of control.. Nicola is a member of the ...

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A canine influenza A(H3N2) virus emerged in the United States in February-March 2015, causing respiratory disease in dogs. The virus had previously been circulating among dogs in Asia, where it originated through the transfer of an avian-origin influenza virus around 2005 and continues to circulate. Sequence analysis suggests the US outbreak was initiated by a single introduction, in Chicago, of an H3N2 canine influenza virus circulating among dogs in South Korea in 2015. Despite local control measures, the virus has continued circulating among dogs in and around Chicago and has spread to several other areas of the country, particularly Georgia and North Carolina, although these secondary outbreaks appear to have ended within a few months. Some genetic variation has accumulated among the US viruses, with the appearance of regional-temporal lineages. The potential for interspecies transmission and zoonotic events involving this newly emerged influenza A virus is currently unknown.

Canine influenza is also called the dog flu disease, its caused by an influenza virus. Vaccinate your dog against canine influenza to keep your dog healthy

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Although dogs were typically considered to be refractory to infection with influenza A viruses, two canine influenza virus (CIV) subtypes—H3N8 and H3N2—have emerged in the past 12 years.

Last week Dr. Coates talked about situational vaccines for dogs. That is, vaccines appropriate to certain lifestyles. This week she covers the canine influenza vaccine and whether your dog is a candidate for it.

Canine influenza, also called dog flu, is caused by an influenza A virus. In 2004, the first strain, H3N8 was reported in racing greyhounds in Florida...

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Just like humans, dogs are susceptible to diseases and illnesses. One virus that is affecting dogs is the Canine Influenza Virus, or dog flu. This virus, H3N2, affects dogs and some cats and is thought to have come from an avian flu mutated strain in Southeast Asia.

Dogs who are most at risk are those that are housed in communal facilities, such as shelters or boarding facilities, or that participate in group activities. Cats have been reported to be susceptible to the disease as well. Clinical signs typically develop less than one week after exposure to the virus. Once infected, a dog can be contagious for up to four weeks and should remain isolated during that time.. There are vaccines that are available to help protect against two strains of Canine Influenza Virus, H3N2 and H3N8. Just like the human influenza vaccine, these vaccines may not prevent infection completely, but significantly decrease the risk and lessen the clinical signs if they do become infected. The HSHV Veterinary Clinic carries a combination vaccine that protects against both strains, and we provide this vaccine at our monthly Low Cost Vaccine Clinics as well. The first time a dog receives the vaccine, it does need to be boostered a second time 2-3 weeks later to provide immunity. Call ...

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Sanofi warns that the World Health Organizations delayed strain selection will push back the date on which it delivers vaccines for the 2019-2020 flu season.

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As a unique mammalian host for influenza A viruses, dogs support the transmission of canine influenza viruses (CIVs) of H3N8 and H3N2 subtypes and are susceptible to infection by avian and human influenza viruses. A cross-sectional serological study was performed to assess the exposure history of dogs in Hong Kong to CIV and human influenza viruses. Among 555 companion dogs sampled in 2015-2017, 1.3 per cent and 9.5 per cent showed hemagglutination inhibition (HI) antibody titre to CIV of H3N8 or H3N2 subtypes and to A(H1N1)pdm09 human influenza viruses, respectively. Among 182 shelter dogs sampled in 2017-2018, none showed HI titre to CIV and 1.1 per cent reacted to H3N2 human influenza virus. There was a poor correlation between ELISA and HI test results. The higher seropositive rates to human influenza viruses suggests that the contact dynamics of dogs under urban settings may affect the exposure risk to human influenza viruses and CIVs.. ...

There are many causes of kennel cough, both bacterial and viral. Canine influenza virus (CIV) is one of the viral causes of kennel cough. This highly contagious respiratory disease has affected thousands of dogs in the United States. Because CIV is a relatively new virus, most dogs have not been exposed to it before. Dogs of any age, breed, and vaccine status are susceptible to this infection.. How Could My Dog Catch Canine Influenza Virus? ...

Canine influenza H3N8 virus originated in horses, has spread to dogs, and can now spread between dogs. The H3N8 equine influenza (horse flu) virus has been known to exist in horses for more than 40 years. In 2004, however, cases of an unknown respiratory illness in dogs (initially greyhounds) were reported in the United States. An investigation showed that this respiratory illness was caused by the equine influenza A H3N8 virus. Scientists believe this virus jumped species (from horses to dogs) and has adapted to cause illness in dogs and spread among dogs, especially those housed in kennels and shelters. This is now considered a dog-specific H3N8 virus. In September 2005, this virus was identified by experts as a newly emerging pathogen in the dog population in the United States.. The H3N2 canine influenza virus is an avian flu virus that adapted to infect dogs. This virus is different from human seasonal H3N2 viruses. Canine influenza A H3N2 virus was first detected in dogs in South Korea in ...

As we quickly approach Spring Break time we wanted to make you aware of the current outbreak of a new type of dog flu affecting pets across the country, even as close as Marion. This highly contagious and, for some dogs, potentially serious respiratory infection is caused by canine influenza virus (CIV) H3N2 or H3N8.. Chances are, if your dog is exposed to either CIV H3N2 or H3N8, he or she may become infected. Dogs that are frequently in contact with other dogs may be at high risk of infection with canine influenza. This includes dogs that are boarded, enrolled in day care, or often visit the local dog park. Below are some news links that show how this influenza can affect your pet.. http://fox4kc.com/2016/02/16/new-strain-of-dog-flu-sickening-pups-across-the-country/. http://www.cbs58.com/story/31235357/confirmed-dog-flu-cases-in-wisconsin. http://www.kctv5.com/story/31225290/deadly-dog-flu-reported-in-missouri. The good news is that our office now has a vaccine available to help control ...

Treatment of seasonal influenza is dominated by two categories of treatment options, vaccines and antiviral therapies. In the recent years it was observed that demand for seasonal influenza vaccines have increased due to changed perception of patient population. The patient population is of the opinion that preventive healthcare is better compared to curative healthcare; this led to increased demand of vaccines in Asia-Pacific region. Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is an attractive market for seasonal influenza vaccine manufacturers. Major drivers in the market is increasing awareness, increasing vaccination coverage in the APAC countries and rising government support for immunization against seasonal influenza. Major restraints of the market are variable demand and limited production capacity. Traditional egg based manufacturing of seasonal influenza vaccines is being replaced with cell culture vaccines. Cell culture based production of vaccines is expected to reduce the problems associated with ...

While influenza vaccines aim to decrease the incidence of severe influenza among high-risk groups, evidence of influenza vaccine effectiveness (IVE) among the influenza vaccine target population is sparse. We conducted a multicentre test-negative case-control study to estimate IVE against hospitalis …

Avian-origin H3N2 canine influenza virus (CIV) has been the most common subtype in Korea and China since 2007. Here, we compared the pathogenicity and transmissibility of three H3N2 CIV strains [Chinese CIV (JS/10), Korean CIV (KR/07), and Korean recombinant CIV between the classic H3N2 CIV and the pandemic H1N1 virus (MV/12)] in BALB/c mouse and guinea pig models. The pandemic H1N1 (CA/09) strain served as the control. BALB/c mice infected with H1N1 had high mortality and obvious body weight loss, whereas no overt disease symptoms were observed in mice inoculated with H3N2 CIV strains. The viral titers were higher in the group MV/12 than those in groups JS/10 and KR/07, while the mice infected with JS/10 showed higher viral titers in all tissues (except for the lung) than the mice infected with KR/07. The data obtained in guinea pigs also demonstrated that group MV/12 presented the highest loads in most of the tissues, followed by group JS/10 and KR/07. Also, direct contact transmissions of all the

The H3N8 and now the H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus strain have been identified in the U.S. Learn more about these viruses and how you can protect your pets!

Canine influenza virus (CIV) is an infectious disease of dogs that causes respiratory symptoms. Discovered in 2004, the disease is extremely contagious from dog

This notice is being sent out to provide up-to-date and accurate information about the Canine Influenza Virus to help prevent the spread of the viru

We at Bernville Veterinary Clinic - Pet Spa & Resort are now recommending that our dog patients be vaccinated for Canine Influenza and will require it for our Spa guests. Canine Influenza Virus (H3N8) is an influenza virus that is relatively new and highly contagious. It can be a part of a complex of viral and bacterial upper respiratory agents causing illness in dogs. Different parts of the country have experienced outbreaks, including the northeast and Pennsylvania. Signs of Canine Flu are very similar to Kennel Cough except usually more severe. These signs include coughing mainly; fever, ocular & nasal discharge, and sneezing. The disease can progress to pneumonia in severe cases. About 80% of dogs exposed to the virus will show signs of the Flu and up to 8% can die from infection. The 20% who show no signs will still shed and spread the virus. The virus can remain active on hands for up to 12 hours and 24 hours on clothing. The safe vaccine greatly reduces the viral shedding and severity of ...

CDC preliminary vaccine effectiveness estimates show 2019-20 influenza vaccines providing substantial protective benefit, particularly among children, who have been hard hit by influenza this season. Influenza vaccines are reducing the risk for having to go to the doctor with influenza illness by 45% overall and by 55% in children.

So, if you travel all around doing dog shows or agility, or if your dog is a regular social butterfly at doggy day care, you might want to get the influenza vaccine. If you are at dog parks all the time (with your dog hopefully, otherwise thats just weird), or travel often and board your dog frequently, the influenza vaccine might be right for your dog. There are currently two influenza vaccines available. The old flu strain, H3N8, was originally diagnosed on the East Coast in 2005, and that was the only available dog flu vaccine….until a couple months ago. The new strain of dog flu that made headlines in Chicago last spring is not the same strain - its H3N2. No vaccine existed for that until recently. Now we have vaccines available for both H3N8 and H3N2. It is doubtful if once vaccine protects against the other strain. Your veterinarian can decide which vaccine your dog should get. Just like flu shots in people, the vaccine could become obsolete rather quickly. Canine influenza viruses ...

In 2017, influenza seasonal activity was high in the southern hemisphere. We present interim influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) estimates from Australia. Adjusted VE was low overall at 33% (95% confidence interval (CI): 17 to 46), 50% (95% CI: 8 to 74) for A(H1)pdm09, 10% (95% CI: -16 to 31) for A …

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According to a study published in Virology, researchers are on the path to creating a new vaccine that can be used in the battle against canine influenza.

Shire (previously Baxalta) (previously Baxter International) is developing an intramuscularly administered trivalent seasonal influenza virus vaccine. The

ITHACA, N.Y. - The canine influenza outbreak afflicting more than 1,000 dogs in Chicago and other parts of the Midwest is caused by a different strain of the virus than was earlier assumed, according to laboratory scientists at Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin. Researchers at Cornell say results from additional testing indicate that the outbreak is being caused by a virus closely related to Asian strains of influenza A H3N2 viruses, currently in wide circulation in southern Chinese and South Korean dog populations since being identified in 2006. There is no evidence that it can be transmitted to humans ...

The risk of a dog being exposed to any strain of the Canine Influenza Virus (H3N2 and H3N8) depends on that dogs individual lifestyle.

Here at Columbia University Medical Center, all employees and students may receive, at no charge, influenza vaccine every year. I just went to the lobby of the Milstein Hospital, showed my ID, and received the seasonal influenza vaccine. Here is the proof: As Ive written before, vaccine records provide interesting inf

Many recent reports on the canine influenza virus have created a big stir among pet owners. Although the canine flu can be a serious illness, and pet owners should be cautious, there is no need to panic. OCAC goes to great lengths to provide our public with the facts and we hope that the information provided will be helpful as well as aid you in keeping your pets healthy and safe.. The canine influenza strain is caused by the h1N8 influenza virus, and is known to be a mutated form of the equine virus which can be found in horses. The canine flu virus is spread through the air from respiratory discharge, and from coming into contact with contaminated dog toys and water bowls. While canine flu is more likely to spread throughout kennels, parks, and shelters, it should be noted that humans can spread the disease to a healthy dog after contact with an infected dog. The overall incidence of death caused by the canine virus is low.. The symptoms of canine influenza include a persistent cough and nasal ...

Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Market is expected to reach more than US$ 4 Billion across the seven major markets (7MM) of the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom and

SAGE Emergency teams want to make pet owners aware of a recent outbreak in canine influenza cases. Here are answers to top questions about the bug.

Some canine influenza symptoms are sneezing, coughing, fever, lethargy and loss of appetite, claims the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The dog may have a fever, breathe...

Where is my dog more likely to contract Canine Influenza? Dog parks, grooming facilities, or boarding facilities in Tempe all contain possibilities! Learn:

During a first step (November 2009-February 2010), seroprevalence rates for A(H1N1)pdm09 virus were assessed in 120 breeding pigs (,4 years old) from 57 farms. Blood was obtained from randomly selected pigs at the only slaughterhouse on the island, where pigs are held for ,3 hours. We screened the samples for antibodies to influenza A viruses by using the ID Screen Antibody Influenza A kit (ID.vet, Montpellier, France), and titers were determined by using hemagglutination-inhibition (HI) assays (5) against all classical swine influenza viruses and A(H1N1)pdm09 virus (Table 1). Ninety-eight (81.7%; 95% CI 74.7%-88.5%) of the 120 serum samples were positive for A(H1N1)pdm09 virus (HI titers ,20); the range of positive titers was 40-640, and 54.2% of the samples expressed high HI titers (160-640). Of the 98 serum samples, 5 reacted at low titer and with only 1 European A (H1N1) swine virus (titer ,20), i.e., ,4 dilutions lower than for A(H1N1)pdm09 virus, indicating cross reactivity (6). Thus, pigs ...

The use of monoclonal antibodies Fab28 and Fab49 for the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV) infections is described, the which virus is responsible for the influenza syndrome commonly known as

This publication presents the core European protocol for a series of proposed influenza vaccine effectiveness studies. The protocol includes a proposed plan for pooled analysis and has recently been adapted to measure vaccine effectiveness for the pandemic vaccine in 2009-10. Together with its twin publication Protocols for cohort database studies to measure influenza vaccine effectiveness in the EU and EEA Member States, this publication covers all methodological issues in the design and implementation of vaccine effectiveness studies, both for seasonal and the new A(H1N1)v influenza ...

To play devils advocate for a brief moment, I would like to point out that there is published work that attempts to present that cross-immunity (heterosubtypic) does occur from vaccination… however (1) they fail to compare the results in an unvaccinated population and (2) CD8+ T cells were not assessed (this is key because it is now understood that vaccination affects/hinders the induction of CD8+T cell responses which is crucial in the contribution of heterosubtypic immunity). [13] [2] ...

Multiple factors can affect and impact infection dynamics and virulence produced by influenza virus (IV) infections. Susceptibility factors and host responses can also have major effects in d

Thanks for your well articulated and researched post. It would be helpful if you could provide us the primary source for your statements on efficacy; its not that I dont trust your word, but I like to read it straight from the original source. I am curious which metals you are concerned about and why you suspect that despite of their presence, the fact they are highly neurotoxic, and the vast number of immunizations given, safety studies demonstrate no evidence of this? Efficacy: Belongia, E. A., Simpson, M. D., King, J. P., Sundaram, M. E., Kelley, N. S., Osterholm, M. T., & McLean, H. Q. (2016). Variable influenza vaccine effectiveness by subtype: a systematic review and meta-analysis of test-negative design studies. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 16(8), 942-951. Safety: Vellozzi, C., Burwen, D. R., Dobardzic, A., Ball, R., Walton, K., & Haber, P. (2009). Safety of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines in adults: background for pandemic influenza vaccine safety monitoring. Vaccine, ...

The recent outbreak of canine influenza virus (CIV) in the Midwestern region of the United States has affected more than 1,000 dogs. Should you be worried?As...

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Dr Linda Simon (MVB MRCVS, University College Dublin) While us humans are more than familiar with the flu and may be unlucky enough to catch whats going around every few years, dogs seem naturally more resistant and it is actually not as common as...

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The world is full of terrifying emerging diseases, food shortages, climate change leading to flooding and drought, the re-appearance of once-controlled diseases due to war and poverty, the collapse of the world economy and turmoil in the US health care system... it goes on and on, although I will, mercifully, cut it short there and ask one simple question. Where exactly do so many people get so much energy to freak out over things that really matter very little in the normal course of their lives? I could be talking about any number of sky is falling veterinary health warnings, some of which originate from the drug companies who seek to scare you into buying their products (yes, I mean you, Ft. Dodge), and some from the apparently endless Internet rumor mill (new parvo comes to mind). But today Im...

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Canine influenza is present in Colorado year round and is highly contagious. About 80 percent of dogs who come in contact with the virus will get sick.

How to Treat Dog Flu. The dog flu (medically termed canine influenza) is an infection that can be passed from dog to dog. If your dog has come down with this flu, it is best to see a veterinarian for formal diagnosis and treatment....

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By now most readers may have heard about the outbreak of canine influenza in the Midwest. There are currently over 1,000 reported cases.

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5/4/2009 10:24:08 PM Flu viruses change slightly from year to year. This is called antigenic drift. This is what the committee that determines what the