Difference between revisions of "Parvovirus Enteritis"

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In Cats - Feline Parvovirus

In Dogs - Canine Parvovirus

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+'''In Cats''' - [[Feline Parvovirus]]
-===Canine Disease===
+'''In Dogs''' - [[Canine Parvovirus]][[Category:Enteritis,_Viral]][[Category:Enteritis,_Fibrinous/Haemorrhagic]]
-* Until 1978 Parvovirus enteriris was totally unknown in dogs.
-* First seen in dogs in Australia.
-** Apeared very similar but perhaps slightly worse than the disease seen in the cat.
-** A new and distinct disease, but the virus is very closely related to the feline virus.
-*** Viral DNA is 98% homologous to the feline virus.
-** The canine virus does NOT cause disease in cats.
-* '''Clinical'''
-** Causes enteritis in young dogs over 6 weeks old.
-** Causes myocarditis in puppies.
-** Mainly affects the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]].
-* Vaccines are very effective, but the virus is hardy and survives in the environment.
-* Diagnosis:
-** Look for viral antigen in the faeces by the red cell agglutination test.
-** Immunoflurescence.
-** ELISA.
-** Serology.