Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and blood changes in dogs with parvovirus infection
By Minnat, Tareq Rifaaht & Sadiq, Zahra Jafaher·Published in Diyala Journal for Veterinary Sciences·2023·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Clinical Examination, Haematological Changes of Canine Parvovirus with Laboratory Detection by Rapid Antigenic Test
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Plain-English summary
A group of 50 dogs in Iraq showed signs of canine parvovirus (CPV), with 40 confirmed cases. Symptoms included lethargy, weight loss, lack of appetite, and severe diarrhea that could be bloody. The infection was more common in younger male dogs, particularly German Shepherds and Terriers. Blood tests revealed significant drops in red blood cells and other important blood components. Treatment typically involves supportive care, such as fluids and medications to manage symptoms, and many dogs can recover with prompt veterinary attention.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.71375/djvs.2023.01201