Abstract

A long-established epidemic of enteritis, caused by an unidentified pathogen distinct from parvovirus, has now been recognized in mink. In 2013, we identified a novel circovirus by degenerate PCR and fully sequenced its genome. This virus differs substantially from currently known members of the genus Circovirus and represents a new species.

Highlights

  • A long-established epidemic of enteritis, caused by an unidentified pathogen distinct from parvovirus, has been recognized in mink

  • The family Circoviridae is currently composed of 2 genera, Gyrovirus and Circovirus, each of which has been associated with diseases in birds, pigs, and dogs [1,2]

  • Circovirus infections have been associated with beak abnormalities, lethargy, and anorexia in parrots and pigeons and production losses and death in geese [3,4]

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Summary

Introduction

A long-established epidemic of enteritis, caused by an unidentified pathogen distinct from parvovirus, has been recognized in mink. The family Circoviridae is currently composed of 2 genera, Gyrovirus and Circovirus, each of which has been associated with diseases in birds, pigs, and dogs [1,2]. Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) causes respiratory and enteric diseases, dermatitis, and reproductive problems, resulting in major economic losses to the pork industry [5,6].

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