Serological survey reveals domestic cat hepadnavirus exposure in Iberian lynxes, indicating transmission of a distinct regional viral strain.
We conducted a survey for domestic cat hepadnavirus, an analog of human hepatitis B virus, in the endangered felid species Iberian lynx. Results revealed specific antibodies in 32.3% of serum samples and DNA in 0.5% of available liver samples. Phylogenetically, the virus segregated apart from other Europe strains of the virus.
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