Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine parvovirus and coronavirus in diarrheic dogs in Tirana Albania
By Cavalli, Alessandra et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc·2014·Department of Veterinary Medicine of Bari, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Detection and genetic characterization of Canine parvovirus and Canine coronavirus strains circulating in district of Tirana in Albania.
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Plain-English summary
A survey in Albania found that many dogs with diarrhea were infected with Canine parvovirus (CPV) and Canine coronavirus (CCoV). Out of 57 dogs tested, 53 had CPV and 31 had CCoV, with 28 dogs showing both infections. The most common type of CPV found was type 2a, while the predominant CCoV subtype was IIa. Understanding how these viruses spread can help veterinarians create better vaccination plans to protect dogs from these serious stomach infections.
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Abstract
An epidemiological survey for Canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) and Canine coronavirus (CCoV) was conducted in Albania. A total of 57 fecal samples were collected from diarrheic dogs in the District of Tirana during 2011-2013. The molecular assays detected 53 and 31 CPV- and CCoV-positive specimens, respectively, with mixed CPV-CCoV infections diagnosed in 28 dogs. The most frequently detected CPV type was 2a, whereas IIa was the predominant CCoV subtype. A better comprehension of the CPV-CCoV epidemiology in eastern European countries will help to assess the most appropriate vaccination strategies to prevent disease due to infections with these widespread agents of acute gastroenteritis in the dog.
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