Abstract
Nested PCR was used to amplify envelope V3-V6 gene fragments of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) from New Zealand cats. Phylogenetic analyses established that subtypes A and C predominate among New Zealand cats, with clear evidence of intersubtype recombination. In addition, 17 sequences were identified that were distinct from all known FIV clades, and we tentatively suggest these belong to a novel subtype.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Animals, Domestic*
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Animals, Wild*
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Base Sequence
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Cat Diseases / epidemiology*
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Cat Diseases / virology
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Cats
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DNA, Viral
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Genes, env
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Immunodeficiency Virus, Feline / classification
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Immunodeficiency Virus, Feline / genetics*
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Molecular Sequence Data
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New Zealand / epidemiology
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Phylogeny*
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / veterinary
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Recombination, Genetic
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Sequence Analysis, DNA