Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine parvovirus types 2b and 2c found in dog poop on Brazil city
By Gogone, Izabel Carolina Vargas Pinto et al.·Published in Canadian Journal of Microbiology·2020·Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, 85660-000, Dois Vizinhos, PR, Brazil., Brazil·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Detection of canine parvovirus types 2b and 2c in canine faecal samples contaminating urban thoroughfares in Brazil
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study found that canine parvovirus, a highly contagious virus that causes severe stomach issues in dogs, was present in dog feces in public areas of a city in Brazil. Out of 50 samples tested, seven were positive for the virus, indicating a risk for unvaccinated dogs that might come into contact with contaminated areas. This highlights the importance of keeping public spaces clean to protect dogs from this dangerous virus. Vaccination is crucial for preventing parvovirus infections in pets.
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Abstract
Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) is a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastroenteritis in dogs all over the world. Because of its stability in the environment, CPV-2 can remain infective for a long time, especially if protected in organic matter. To demonstrate CPV-2’s potential as an environmental hazard for nonimmunized susceptible hosts, we investigated 50 faecal samples collected from public areas in a municipality of Paraná state, Brazil. Seven samples tested positive for CPV by a PCR assay targeting the partial VP2 gene, with three strains being confirmed as CPV-2b variant and one as CPV-2c variant by sequence analysis. These findings were supported by phylogenetic analysis, and the species identity of faecal samples source was confirmed by canine mitochondrial DNA amplification and sequencing. Our results demonstrate the presence of CPV in canine faeces contaminating urban thoroughfares and reinforce the importance of environmental control to reduce the potential exposure risks to susceptible hosts.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjm-2019-0137