title: Viral reproductive pathogens of dogs and cats.
abstract: This article reviews the current literature on the viral agents that cause reproductive failures in domestic carnivores (dogs and cats). A meaningful update is provided on the etiologic, clinical, pathologic, diagnostic, and prophylactic aspects of the viral infections impacting canine and feline reproduction as a consequence of either direct virus replication or severe debilitation of pregnant animals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Bari, Strada per Casamassima Km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Decaro
authors.forename: Leland E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Carmichael
authors.forename: Canio
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Buonavoglia
mesh_terms: D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology*; D000818:Animals; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary* / Q000821:virology; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary* / Q000821:virology
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents