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Abstract(s)
Feline Calicivirus (FCV) is an important and widespread virus of the feline population.
As a member of the Caliciviridae family, FCV mutates readily in nature,
and this has resulted in the recent emergence of a highly virulent haemorrhagic
systemic strain. Despite the increased concern about this feline pathogen, little is
still known on potential FCV virucidal compounds. On the other hand several experiments
on the inactivation behaviour of various surface disinfectants have used
FCV as a surrogate to monitor norovirus survival in order to minimize their impact
on public health. This has led to a considerable number of studies generating a
huge amount of data on FCV inactivation. These findings are presented here and
may be useful to veterinary nurses who can improve their practice by minimizing
FCV transmission.
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Keywords
feline calicivirus emerging norovirus disinfectant
Citation
Lemos M, Nóbrega C, Vala H, Mesquita JR (2010). Feline Calicivirus: unveiling data on viral inactivation. The Veterinary Nurse. Vol. 1(3): 150-155