Analysis of canine parvoviruses circulating in Australia reveals predominance of variant 2b strains and identifies feline parvovirus-like mutations in the capsid proteins
E. Kwan1, M. Carrai1, G. Lanave2, J. Hill3, K. Parry4, M. Kelman1, J. Meers5, N. Decaro2, J. A. Beatty1,6, V. Martella2 and V. R. Barrs1, 6*
1 Sydney School of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, Valenzano (Bari), Italy
3 Vetpath Laboratory Services, Ascot, Western Australia, Australia
4 NorthWest Vets, Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia
5 School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Australia
6 Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, SAR China
* Corresponding author: vanessa.barrs@cityu.edu.hk
Running title: FPV-like capsid mutations in CPVs from Australian dogs