Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New parvovirus infections linked to diarrhea in rescued kittens
By Ogata, Maiko et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2025·Ogatama Animal Clinic, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Infection with novel feline parvoviruses in rescued stray cats in Japan.
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Plain-English summary
A group of rescued stray kittens in Japan, aged 1 to 2 months, were found to have diarrhea and tested positive for several types of parvoviruses, including feline panleukopenia virus. The study showed that these kittens were more likely to have diarrhea compared to older cats. This suggests that young kittens are particularly vulnerable to these viral infections, which can lead to serious gastrointestinal issues. Treatment typically involves supportive care, such as hydration and medications to manage symptoms, which can help the kittens recover.
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Abstract
Fecal samples were obtained from cats rescued in various areas of Japan and examined to determine the presence of parvovirus (PV) genes. Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), feline bocavirus (FBoV) types 1, 2, and 3, and feline chaphamaparvovirus were detected, whereas canine parvovirus and feline bufavirus were not. Regarding FPV, FBoV-1, and FBoV-2, the number of positive cases was significantly greater in cats with diarrhea symptoms than in those without. Among the positive cases, cats aged 1 to 2 months exhibited a significantly higher rate of diarrhea symptoms than those over 3 months old. These findings indicate that infection with novel PVs is associated with the development of diarrhea symptoms in kittens that are 1 to 2 months old.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40175130/