Research progress on mink Coronavirus

ABSTRACT

Mink coronavirus(MCoV),a member of Coronaviridae,Alphacoronavirus,is an important pathogenic agent of Mink epizootic catarrhal gastroenteritis(ECG), which is characterized by catarrhal diarrhea in minks. ECG has broken out in many mink farms in several countries and caused serious threats to minks. This article reviews the research progress on ECG reported since 1975, including the genomic structure, genetic evolution and receptor characteristics of MCoV,diagnosis, prevention and treatment of ECG. This review will provide reference for clinical prevention and treatment of ECG, and arouse people's attention to MCoV.