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==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
 
Young, unvaccinated dogs are most often affected.
 
Young, unvaccinated dogs are most often affected.
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Other laboratory tests may be used in the confirmation of CAV1 infection. Although virus isolation (on tissues or secretions) and immunofluorescence (on infected tissues) are both possible, serology is the most useful adjunctive test. CAV1 antibodies typically increase to levels greater than those post-vaccination during active infection, and so a rising antibody titre can confirm a diagnosis if infectious canine hepatitis.
 
Other laboratory tests may be used in the confirmation of CAV1 infection. Although virus isolation (on tissues or secretions) and immunofluorescence (on infected tissues) are both possible, serology is the most useful adjunctive test. CAV1 antibodies typically increase to levels greater than those post-vaccination during active infection, and so a rising antibody titre can confirm a diagnosis if infectious canine hepatitis.
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===Radiography===
 
===Radiography===
    
Hepatomegaly may be seen on radiography.
 
Hepatomegaly may be seen on radiography.
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===Biopsy===
 
===Biopsy===
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===Pathology===
 
===Pathology===
  
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