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Introduction

Parvoviruses are cleverly named for their extreme size (parve=small). They are species-specific and serious gastroenteric infections.

Morphology

  • Small, non-enveloped, icosahedral DNA virus with featureless virions

Virulence and Pathogenesis

  • Resistant to pH (even gastric acidity), heat, and desiccation
  • Infect rapidly dividing cells
  • Target bone marrow, intestinal epithelium, and growing fetus (via viremia)
  • Causes Parvovirus Enteritis

Epidemiology

  • Can persist for years in the environment

Virus by Species

Feline Parvovirus

Canine Parvovirus

Porcine Parvovirus

Pages in category "Parvoviridae"

The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.