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Parvovirus infection in dogs in Egypt - how common and what risks
By Sayed-Ahmed, Mohamed Z. et al.·Published in World's Veterinary Journal·2020·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine Parvovirus Infection in Dogs: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Egypt
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 122 dogs in Egypt were brought in for vomiting and diarrhea, and they were tested for canine parvovirus (CPV) infection. The results showed that nearly 60% of these dogs were infected, with the highest rates found in puppies under 3 months old. Unvaccinated dogs and certain breeds, like German Shepherds and Dobermans, were particularly at risk, especially during the summer months. Understanding these risk factors can help pet owners take preventive measures, such as ensuring their puppies are vaccinated on time.
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Abstract
Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a global infectious and contagious viral disease of canine, especially in dogs infected by three variants of CPV type. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and potential risk factors of parvovirus infection in dogs residing in Egypt. A total of 122 dogs suffering from vomiting and diarrhea were screened by antigen rapid CPV/Canine Coronavirus Ag test kit for the diagnosis of CPV infection from March 2012 to February 2013. Age, breed, season, and vaccination of each dog were recorded to study the prevalence of CPV. The overall prevalence of CPV infection in dogs was reported as 59.7%. Dogs between 0 and 3 months of age indicated the highest prevalence of 68% followed by 4-6 months of age which was 53.3%. The lowest prevalence of CPV was reported in dogs above 6 months of age (20%). The maximum prevalence was noticed in non-descript dogs (48.5%) followed by German shepherds (26.7%), Doberman (23.07%), and Griffon (16.6%). Among different risk factors, young, unvaccinated puppies and exotic breeds were more prone to CPV infection. Regarding the season, the higher prevalence was noticed in summer (77.1%) followed by spring (55.5%), autumn (25%), and winter (16.6%). Thus, CPV is an infectious and highly contagious viral disease of dogs. Age and seasonal variations are risk factors in the prevalence of CPV infection. Identification of the potential risk factors associated with the disease may be helpful to construct the ideal preventive measures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.54203/scil.2020.wvj68