Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine parvovirus and coronavirus found in sick dogs in southern
By McElligott, Susan et al.·Published in Archives of virology·2011·Department of Biological Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Detection and genetic characterization of canine parvoviruses and coronaviruses in southern Ireland.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in southern Ireland with severe stomach issues was tested for two common viruses: canine parvovirus (CPV) and canine coronavirus (CCoV). Out of 250 samples, seven had CPV and three had CCoV, with some dogs showing signs of both infections at the same time. The researchers found different strains of CPV, including CPV-2a and CPV-2b, but CPV-2c was not found in Ireland. This information can help veterinarians better understand and treat dogs suffering from gastroenteritis caused by these viruses.
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Abstract
Canine parvovirus (CPV) and canine coronavirus (CCoV) are considered the main pathogens responsible for acute gastroenteritis in dogs. From a collection of 250 samples, seven CPV strains and three CCoV strains were identified in symptomatic Irish dogs. Samples were screened for the viruses using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and typed via DNA sequence analysis. Three CPV strains were characterized as CPV-2a, while four others were characterized as CPV-2b. To date, CPV-2c remains unreported in Ireland. Two CCoV strains were characterized as CCoV-II and one as CCoV-I. In the case of one sample, PH4/09/Ire, a mixed infection with CPV and CCoV was detected.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21107617/