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ArticleJournal of veterinary science2026

Molecular characterisation and histopathological analysis of canine distemper virus in a Malayan tiger (

Muhammad Farris Mohd Sadali, Abdul Razak Mariatulqabtiah, Annas Salleh, Nurul Izzati Uda Zahli, Tengku Rinalfi Putra Tengku Azizan, Hafandi Ahmad, Mohd Arifin Kaderi, Khor Kuan Hua, Ridhwan Abdul Wahab, Ahmad Lutfi Abdullah and 2 more

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Muhammad Farris Mohd SadaliDepartment of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8972-1690
Abdul Razak MariatulqabtiahDepartment of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6999-0207
Annas SallehDepartment of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4142-0418
Nurul Izzati Uda ZahliDepartment of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6635-7561
Tengku Rinalfi Putra Tengku AzizanDepartment of Veterinary Preclinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1161-9258
Hafandi AhmadDepartment of Veterinary Preclinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8096-9863
Mohd Arifin KaderiDepartment of Biomedical Science, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6294-4002
Khor Kuan HuaDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1500-9705
Ridhwan Abdul WahabDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, 42610 Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1866-5062
Ahmad Lutfi AbdullahEx-Situ Conservation Division, Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3472-9858
Millawati GaniEx-Situ Conservation Division, Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9508-7481
Farina Mustaffa-KamalDepartment of Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5015-3836

Funding

National Conservation Trust Fund KeTSA (S) 600-2/1/48/4(JLD2)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

importanceCanine distemper virus (CDV) has a broad host range, spanning mammals of the order Carnivora and other orders, often proving fatal. The detection of CDV in a Malayan tiger (

objectiveThis study aims to describe histological manifestations and characterise the CDV strain in the tiger to determine its molecular epidemiology and postulate viral pathogenicity.

methodsHistopathology characterisation of the infected tissues were performed through haematoxylin and eosin and immunohistochemistry staining, respectively. We conducted virus isolation and titration in Chinese hamster ovarian expressing the dog signalling lymphocytic activation molecule (CHO-SLAM) cells. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was performed to confirm the presence of CDV RNA, nucleotide and amino acid sequence analyses for comprehensive characterisation of the CDV strain.

resultsNotable histopathological changes were observed primarily in the brain, lung, liver, kidney, spleen, and stomach, with viral antigens localised in the lung, liver, kidney, and stomach tissues. CDV-induced cell cytopathic effects yielding 4.27 × 10⁶ TCID₅₀/mL were observed at 48 h post-inoculation in CHO-SLAM cells. Phylogenetic analysis suggested that the virus originated from the Asia-1 clade. Notably, 549H and 519I mutations in the hemagglutinin protein were observed, indicating adaptation to a non-canid wildlife species. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Overall, this study enhances our understanding of the molecular characterisation and evolutionary dynamics of the CDV strain present in the Malayan tiger and serves as a benchmark for developing effective preventative measures to protect Malayan tigers and mitigate their risk of extinction.

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DistemperDistemper Virus, CanineTigersAnimalsCricetinaeFemaleMalaysiaPhylogenyfelidaehemagglutininhistologyMorbillivirusphylogenetic analysis

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PMID41494744
PMCPMC12891821

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