Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine parvovirus found in diarrheic dogs in Zambia for first time
By Kapiya, James et al.·Published in Archives of virology·2019·Department of Disease Control·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First genetic detection and characterization of canine parvovirus from diarrheic dogs in Zambia.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in Zambia with severe diarrhea was tested for canine parvovirus (CPV), a virus known to cause serious gastrointestinal issues in dogs. Out of 32 fecal samples, 23 tested positive for CPV, with the majority being a specific strain called CPV-2c. This finding is significant as it shows a different strain is more common in Zambia compared to other parts of Africa. Understanding the presence of CPV in this region can help veterinarians better diagnose and treat affected dogs.
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Abstract
Although canine parvovirus (CPV) causes severe gastroenteritis in dogs globally, information on the molecular epidemiology of the virus is lacking in many African countries. Here, 32 fecal samples collected from diarrheic dogs in Zambia were tested for CPV infection using molecular assays. CPV was detected in 23 samples (71.9%). Genetic characterization revealed the predominance of CPV-2c (91.3%). This finding differs from previous reports in Africa, which indicated that CPV-2a and CPV-2b were most prevalent. Phylogenetically, most Zambian CPVs formed a distinct cluster. This is the first report on the molecular characterization of CPV in Zambia.
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