Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Protoparvovirus infection in domestic cats in Bangladesh
By Sani, Sanjida Ali et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2025·Department of Medicine and Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical Epidemiology and Molecular Investigation of Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 Infection in Naturally Infected Domestic Cats in Bangladesh.
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Plain-English summary
A group of domestic cats in Bangladesh showed signs of illness due to a virus called Protoparvovirus carnivoran1, which is a serious concern for feline health. Testing revealed that nearly all of the cats (99 out of 100) were infected, with young and unvaccinated cats being the most affected. Unfortunately, 10% of the infected cats died, and 45% of those that showed symptoms did not survive. The study highlights the importance of vaccination and monitoring for this virus to help protect cats from severe illness.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: The infection of cats with Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 is a global concern due to the likelihood of infection from multiple genetically similar viruses. OBJECTIVES: The present study was undertaken to investigate the clinico-molecular epidemiology of Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 infection in naturally infected domestic cats in Bangladesh. METHODS: Rectal swabs (N = 100) were collected from cats manifesting clinical signs and screened for the presence of Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Selected positive samples (n = 38) were partially sequenced for molecular analysis. A structured questionnaire was developed to estimate potential risk factors for Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 infection, clinical and therapeutic outcomes and overall associations among the variables. Data were analysed using descriptive, univariable and multivariable statistical techniques. RESULTS: The overall PCR detection rate of the targeted Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 virus was 99% (99/100). Young and non-vaccinated animals were mostly infected (p < 0.05). The mortality and case fatality of infected cats were 10% and 45%, respectively. The clinical outcomes did not vary between animals receiving different therapeutic groups (p = 0.19). The phylogenetic analysis suggests that Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 isolates share a common ancestor with isolates from different global regions. CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate that Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 is circulating in Bangladesh. The clinico-epidemiological and evolutionary outcomes can be used as a guide for future preventive and control measures against parvovirus infection, both locally and internationally.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40638524/