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Canine parvovirus infection rates in dogs at Baghdad clinics
By Oleiwi, Khalid Ismael et al.·Published in Open veterinary journal·2025·Department of Internal Medicine and Preventive·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Infection rate of canine parvovirus in dogs presented at private veterinary clinics in Baghdad city.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in Baghdad were tested for canine parvovirus after showing symptoms like vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Out of 864 dogs tested, 127 were positive for the virus, with the highest rates found in puppies under 6 months old, especially in male Terriers. Most of the infected dogs had a fever, and while 71.65% of the infected dogs had been vaccinated, a significant number were unvaccinated. Fortunately, after treatment, about 87% of the infected dogs recovered, but sadly, some did not survive.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Canine parvovirus is the primary etiology of hemorrhagic diarrhea and mortality in puppies worldwide. AIM: This study was designed to investigate canine parvovirus in dogs in Baghdad by rapid testing. METHODS: Rectal swabs were collected from 864 dogs presenting at sixteen private veterinary clinics with clinical signs including vomiting, anorexia, nausea, and regurgitation. All dogs were subjected to detailed clinical, physical, and laboratory investigations from early October 2021 until April 2023. RESULTS: A total of 127 dogs were positive for parvovirus using the rapid test. The total infection rate of CPV was 14.69%, with a higher infection rate recorded in dogs less than 6 months and 3 months of age at 44.09% and 41.73%, respectively. A significant infection rate was reported in male dogs compared with female dogs, and the Terrier breed showed a higher infection rate than the other breeds included in this study. Fever was present in 78.33% of infected dogs as well as another clinical signs related to CPV infection. The infection rate was 71.65% in vaccinated dogs and 28.35% in unvaccinated dogs. After the treatment steps, 87.4% of the infected dogs recovered, and 12.6% of the infected dogs died. CONCLUSION: CPV is circulating in dogs in Baghdad city, and unvaccinated dogs younger than 6 months were most susceptible to the virus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40092197/