TABLE 1.
HE gene-positive clinical specimens
| Specimen (origin) | Yr, place of collection (Japan) | Breed; age (mo); clinical signs | Other viral agents detected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/005 (nasal) | 2002, Chiba | Welsh corgi; 2; coughing, nasal discharge | Nonea (HE gene not detected in oropharyngeal specimen) |
| 04-009 (rectal) | 2004, Chiba | Miniature dachshund; 1; low activity, anorexia, nausea, dehydration, eye discharge, vomiting, diarrhea | CCoV, CPIVb (in rectal and oropharyngeal specimens) |
a
Neither canine adenovirus, group 1 CCoV, canine distemper virus, canine parainfluenza virus, nor type 2 canine parvovirus was detected.
b
CPIV, canine parainfluenza virus.