Trombetta, Claudia Maria, Marotta, Maria Giovanna, Marchi, Serena, Bonfante, Francesco, Maniero, Silvia, Napolitano, Alessandra, Moreno, Ana, Chiapponi, Chiara, Temperton, Nigel J., Scott, Simon D., and others. (2026) Exposure of dogs to influenza A and B viruses. One Health, . Article Number 101537. ISSN 2352-7714. (In press) (doi:10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101537) (KAR id:115979)
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Abstract
Dogs have not typically been considered natural hosts for influenza viruses. However, two canine influenza subtypes, H3N8 and H3N2, have been associated with infection in this species, posing a potential zoonotic threat. In this study, a serological investigation was conducted to assess the seroprevalence of human seasonal influenza viruses (type A and B), as well as canine and avian influenza A viruses, and the H7N1 virus, in a population of adult household dogs. A total of 256 serum samples were analysed by the hemagglutination inhibition and virus neutralization assays. The seroprevalence rates were 0.78% and 77.34% for human seasonal H1N1 and H3N2 influenza viruses; 0.39% for both the B Yamagata and B Victoria lineages; and 1.17% for H7N1 virus. None of the samples tested positive for avian or canine viruses. These findings suggest that household dogs can be exposed to human seasonal influenza viruses, emphasizing the importance of continued surveillance of influenza viruses within canine populations.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| DOI/Identification number: | 10.1016/j.onehlt.2026.101537 |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR355 Virology |
| Institutional Unit: | Schools > Medway School of Pharmacy |
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| Funders: | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (https://ror.org/0456r8d26) |
| Depositing User: | Nigel Temperton |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Aug 2026 20:58 UTC |
| Last Modified: | 25 Aug 2026 08:41 UTC |
| Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/115979 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
University of Kent Author Information
Temperton, Nigel J..
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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7978-3815
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Scott, Simon D..
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8290-0461
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