ࡱ> =?< Kbjbj 4&K####7 #bCCCCCCCC$Z1CC11CC1 CC1C`s#;20b;C^%LqCCC CCCb1111CCCCCCCCC : Canine Herpesvirus-1: A New Pathogenic Role for an Old Virus Eric C. Ledbetter, DVM, DACVO, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Presentation Abstract Canine herpesvirus-1 (CHV-1) was first identified in the mid-1960s as a cause of severe morbidity and mortality in fetal and neonatal dogs. In the following decades, CHV-1 infections in mature dogs were sporadically and infrequently associated with several relatively mild conditions, including genital mucositis and respiratory tract disease. More recently, the significance of CHV-1 as an ocular pathogen in mature dogs has been recognized and investigated. In the past few years, several ocular diseases have been linked to primary and recurrent CHV-1 infection in mature dogs, including conjunctivitis, ulcerative keratitis, and non-ulcerative keratitis. In addition, CHV-1 has been reported as the most common etiology of viral conjunctivitis in client-owned dogs and as a cause of large epizootics of ocular disease in group-housed dogs. The true prevalence and spectrum of CHV-1 ocular diseases remains unknown, but recent discoveries suggest a common substantial role for this virus in the development of a variety of ocular diseases in dogs of all ages. Notes Taken During Talk Summarized and Submitted by Connie Blanken, Health Chairman The most prevalent dog diseases caused by CHV-1 are Simplex 1 (Cold Sores), Virus 2, Vaginal Sores, Zoster Shingles, and Ocular Disease. These are lifelong viruses. The first occurrence is referred to as a primary infection, and then theres a latent infection that is a lifelong collection of the virus in the brain and spinal cord. There can be reoccurring infections due to stressors, returning the infection to the site, and spreading the virus between other dogs or people. The immune response heals up the lesions at the site, but doesnt clear the virus from the brain and spinal cord. The virus can sit dormant for months, years, or forever. Cortisteroids, surgery, stress, UV light, or a fever can reactivate the virus. Virus 1 & 2 will produce ocular lesions in the form of pink eye, or a graying and thickening of the cells that cover the eye. Pink eye can be treated, but the bad news is that the graying and thickening of the eye cannot be treated to shorten the condition. The good news is that the condition will eventually clear on its own, but may take as long as 3 months to do so. Herpes virus also effects reproduction as fetuses can be effected as conception takes place, or can cause fetal death and absorption. Premature birthing is also due to herpes, and can cause puppies to fade (fail to thrive), both in the neonatal stage, as well as up to 6 months of age. In older puppies what happens is that the virus affects the DNA. CHV-1 is a systemic disease which can cause organs to fail as the puppy grows. Often there will only be one puppy in the litter that is affected, and that puppy is usually the runt. Signs to watch for right after birth would be puppies that are dull, lethargic, have diarrhea, or seem to have a horrific infection. CHV-1 is also carried by sires, and can be recognized by an enflamed penis, with excessive mucus. Bitches will show red dots of inflammation on the vulva when CHV-1 is active. It is now believed that 95% of dogs are infected, and there is no prevention, since the virus is passed along so easily. Therefore research on this virus is proceeding as quickly as possible to find a vaccine, as CHV-1 will have a significant impact on the reproduction and longevity of the canine, and could possibly cause extinction if left unchecked. CHV-1 causes many types of inflammation of the eye, besides pink eye and the graying mentioned above. It is also responsible for the autoimmune disease, dry eye. Herpes can be noticeable by branching arteries in the white of the eye. There can also be yellowing of the white of the eye. This is particularly wide spread in dogs kept in close quarters. Dogs in contact with other dogs outside the home, are at high risk of getting herpes virus of the eye, as eyes shed the virus into the environment, and at least half the infected dogs dont show any signs, or titers, to the latent infection going on. There are no specific treatments of the occurrences of Canine Herpes at the present time. Studies need to be done, and they are currently being funded and research planned for the near future. Theres been a vaccine in Europe, but it only works on young puppies, and doesnt prevent infection into adulthood. As herpes is known to affect the eyes widely, its wondered if cataracts are due to herpes, since dry eye is now considered an autoimmune issue, and herpes works against the immune system and DNA. Could night blindness seen in Briards also be an effect? As Dr. Ledbetter discussed eye issues, he mentioned that lens luxations are extremely difficult to treat, so work is being done to get gene therapies as a means of prevention. Retinal tears have been causing blindness in dogs, and they are developing new non-invasive techniques which will replace biopsies by using laser scans for cornea problems. Laser scans allow researchers to see how tissues in the eye behave, in real time, rather than cutting a piece of tissue away in a biopsy that only gives a one-time look. High frequency ultra sounds can unveil cysts, and laser treatments are now used for glaucoma, and done through an endoscope to lower the risks. During the question/answer session after the talk, a question was asked about giving Lysine to dogs, as its known to keep the herpes virus dormant. Dr. Ledbetter enthusiastically commented that they do that all the time in the laboratory dogs, but there is no science to support its use. They just know it works very well. He said it was safe to use, as Lysine is an amino acid, which is well accepted by the canine body, as well as in the human body. 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