Canine Parvovirus Study Guide
Overview and Clinical Importance
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is one of the most common and devastating infectious diseases affecting dogs worldwide. First identified in the late 1970s, CPV remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in puppies despite highly effective vaccines. The disease is characterized by severe hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, profound leukopenia, and potentially fatal dehydration.
CPV-2 emerged as a host variant of feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and rapidly spread worldwide. The virus has evolved into three antigenic variants: CPV-2a, CPV-2b, and CPV-2c, all causing clinically indistinguishable disease and covered by current vaccines.
Etiology
Virus Characteristics
Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) belongs to the family Parvoviridae, genus Protoparvovirus. Key characteristics:
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