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| ====Diagnosis==== | | ====Diagnosis==== |
− | *Clinical signs
| + | 1.Clinical signs |
− | *Hematology: leukopenia
| + | 2. Haematology. |
− | 1. Analysis of faeces; use of an '''Elisa''' to detect the virus antigen or detecting the virus DNA, using a '''PCR''' (Polymerase chain reaction.)
| + | 3. Analysis of faeces; use of an '''Elisa''' to detect the virus antigen or detecting the virus DNA, using a '''PCR''' (Polymerase chain reaction.) |
− | 2. Evidence of exposure to virus - detect antibody to virus within the blood.
| + | 4. Evidence of exposure to virus - detect antibody to virus within the blood. |
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| ====Control==== | | ====Control==== |
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| ==Parvovirus Enteritis== | | ==Parvovirus Enteritis== |
− | Since a vaccine is available, this disease is now uncommon. | + | Since the introduction of a vaccine, this disease is now relatively uncommonly seen. |
| Over the last 10/15 years this has been seen primarily in the cat, but it is now also seen [[Canine Parvovirus|in the dog]]. | | Over the last 10/15 years this has been seen primarily in the cat, but it is now also seen [[Canine Parvovirus|in the dog]]. |
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| ===Clinical=== | | ===Clinical=== |
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− | * Manifests mainly in cats under 6 months old.
| + | As discussed, feline parvovirus manifests mainly in cats under 6 months old, but may also be seen in older unvaccinated cats. |
− | * Common in groups of unvaccinated cats.
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| ** Produces big outbreaks, with [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]] and pyrexia. | | ** Produces big outbreaks, with [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]] and pyrexia. |
| * Severe [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]] and [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] occur. | | * Severe [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]] and [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] occur. |