Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clinical Examination, Haematological Changes of Canine Parvovirus with Laboratory Detection by Rapid Antigenic Test
- Journal:
- Diyala Journal for Veterinary Sciences
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Minnat, Tareq Rifaaht & Sadiq, Zahra Jafaher
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
In a study conducted in Iraq, researchers looked at 50 dogs of different ages, breeds, and sexes to understand the effects of canine parvovirus (CPV), a serious viral infection. Out of these, 40 dogs were found to be infected, showing symptoms like being very tired, losing weight, not eating well, and having severe diarrhea that could be bloody and foul-smelling. Blood tests showed significant drops in various blood components, indicating serious health issues. The infection was more common in younger male dogs, particularly German Shepherds and Terriers. Overall, the findings suggest that CPV significantly affects younger male dogs and leads to serious changes in their blood health.
Abstract
Background: Cases of canine parvovirus have increased in the last few years in Iraq.Aims: to identify clinical, haematological changes in dogs infected with canine parvovirusMaterial and Methods: A total of 50 dogs of various ages, sexes, and breeds were clinically investigated from December- February2021. Sterile swabs were used for collection of fecal samples. CPV using a commercially available quick CPV antigen detection test kit.Results: Only 40 dogs were infected with CPV, which is clinically exhibited by enteric form lethargy, weight loss, lack of appetite, diarrhea, and develops to cause blood-tinged or bloody diarrhea, foul-smelling vomiting, and intractable fluidy diarrhea. Hematological analysis of the samples with neutropenia, lymphopenia, and monocytopenia revealed statistically significant declines (P 0.05) in the RBCs, Hb, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, and WBCC. Anomalies in erythrocyte morphology included leptocytes, echinocytes, schistocytes, hypochromia, anisocytosis, and poikilocytosis. Infection with CPV more commonly among males (81.5%) than female (78.3%). CPV infection more commonly in younger ages a dog. There is a correlation between infection rates and breeds of dogs, with German shepherds and Terriers having higher infection rates (88.2% and 85.0%, respectively) than other breeds (57.1%).Conclusions: CPV infect younger age, male dogs with significant hematological changes
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