Detection of Influenza D Antibodies in Dogs, Apulia Region, Italy, 2016 and 2023

Abstract

Dogs are known to be susceptible to influenza A viruses, although information on influenza D virus (IDV) is limited. We investigated the seroprevalence of IDV in 426 dogs in the Apulia region of Italy during 2016 and 2023. A total of 14 samples were positive for IDV antibodies, suggesting exposure to IDV in dogs.

Keywords

• Influenza
• influenza D
• influenza virus
• viruses
• dogs
• seroprevalence