Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine parvovirus variants found in Nigerian dogs 2013-2014
By Apaa, T. T. et al.·Published in Veterinary Record Open·2016·Department of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine University of Agriculture Makurdi Makurdi Benue State Nigeria·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine parvovirus (CPV‐2) variants circulating in Nigerian dogs
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Plain-English summary
A group of 53 dogs in Nigeria showed signs of severe diarrhea and vomiting, which led their owners to take them to the vet. Testing revealed that 75% of these dogs were infected with canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2), a highly contagious virus that can be deadly, especially in puppies. Most of the affected dogs had been vaccinated, and many were under six months old. The study found that the prevalent strain was CPV-2a. Early detection and supportive care are crucial for recovery from this serious illness.
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Abstract
Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV‐2) is a highly contagious viral disease with three variants (CPV‐2a, CPV‐2b and CPV‐2c) currently circulating in dogs worldwide. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalent CPV‐2 variant in faecal samples from 53 dogs presenting with acute gastroenteritis suspected to be and consistent with CPV‐2 to Nigerian Veterinary Clinics in 2013–2014. Seventy‐five per cent of these dogs tested positive for CPV‐2 in a commercial antigen test and/or by PCR. Partial sequencing of the VP2 gene of six of these demonstrated them to be CPV‐2a. Most of the dogs (60 per cent) were vaccinated, with 74 per cent of them puppies less than six months old.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreco-2016-000198