BOCAVİRUSES:
are part of the virus family Parvoviridae
Humans, cattle, and dogs serve as natural hosts
in humans, acute respiratory illness,
in cattle diarrhea and mild respiratory symptoms
Structure, cell entry, replication are similar to that
of other parvoviruses
These viruses generally infect the gastrointestinal
and respiratory tracts. Some may cross the
placenta and cause congenital infection
They may be able to cause hepatitis in
immunosuppressed hosts
Bocaviruses can be isolated from human colon and
lung cancers
Vaccines are available for dog and cat
parvoviruses.