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===Introduction===
 
===Introduction===
Feline Parvovirus, also known as feline  infectious enteritis (FIE) or feline panleukopenia is a non-enveloped virus, capable of persisting for long periods of time in the enviroment.
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'''Feline Parvovirus''', is from the family Parvoviridae, and is also known as '''feline  infectious enteritis''' (FIE) or '''feline panleukopenia'''.  It is a non-enveloped virus, capable of persisting for long periods of time in the enviroment.
    
It infects the lymph nodes of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx, and the spreads to other tissues.  It infects and kills actively replicating cells.  Kittens are most susceptible, but unvaccinated older cats can also become infected.
 
It infects the lymph nodes of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx, and the spreads to other tissues.  It infects and kills actively replicating cells.  Kittens are most susceptible, but unvaccinated older cats can also become infected.
    
====Hosts====
 
====Hosts====
Feline Parvovirus is most commonly seen in cats, but is also seen in minks, racoons, and pandas.
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Feline Parvovirus is most commonly seen in '''cats''', but is also seen in minks, racoons, and pandas.
    
====Pathogenesis====
 
====Pathogenesis====
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