Enzootic bovine leukosis caused by bovine leukemia virus classified as Group C based on viral whole genome sequencing in a 23-month-old Holstein-Friesian heifer
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- DAIJI Yusuke
- Central Veterinary Clinical Center, Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, Chiba, Japan
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- MAEZAWA Masaki
- Laboratory of OSG Veterinary Science for Global Disease Management, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- ISHIKAWA Kento
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- CHAMBERS James K
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- UCHIDA Kazuyuki
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- INOKUMA Hisashi
- Laboratory of OSG Veterinary Science for Global Disease Management, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Veterinary Medical Center, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract
<p>A 23-month-old Holstein-Friesian heifer presented with inactivity and diarrhea. On physical examination, no enlargement of superficial lymph nodes was observed. Hematological examination revealed lymphocytosis. The bovine leukemia virus (BLV) proviral load was 2,122 copies/10 ng DNA, and BLV was classified as Group C based on whole genome phylogenetic analysis. Monoclonal proliferation of B-cells and monoclonal integration of the BLV provirus in the bovine genome were detected by a clonality test of B-cells and inverse PCR, respectively. Although lymph nodes were not swollen at necropsy, histopathological examination revealed neoplastic lymphocyte proliferation in lymph nodes, which were immune positive for CD5 and CD20, and negative for CD3. The heifer was diagnosed with EBL caused by BLV classified as Group C.</p>
Journal
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- Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
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Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 85 (12), 1291-1295, 2023
JAPANESE SOCIETY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE