Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine parvovirus type 2c found in Indian dogs with bloody diarrhea
By Nandi, S et al.·Published in Research in veterinary science·2010·Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), India·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Occurrence of canine parvovirus type 2c in the dogs with haemorrhagic enteritis in India.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs in India with severe diarrhea and vomiting were tested for a highly contagious virus called canine parvovirus (CPV), which can be deadly. Out of 36 dogs suspected of having this virus, 16 tested positive for types CPV-2a and CPV-2b, while further testing revealed that three of the samples were a newer strain, CPV-2c. This finding indicates that the CPV-2c strain is currently spreading among dogs in India. It's important for pet owners to be aware of this virus and ensure their dogs are vaccinated to prevent infection.
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Abstract
Canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) causes a highly contagious and often fatal disease in dogs. Since its sudden emergence in the early 1970s, CPV-2 has been evolving through the generation of novel genetic and antigenic variants (CPV-2a/b/c) that are unevenly distributed throughout the world. In the present study we have examined 36 clinical cases of dogs suspected of CPV collected during year 2006. A fragment of the VP2 gene of the virus was analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), restriction endonuclease (RE) and DNA sequence analysis. Out of the 36 samples analyzed, 16 were found positive for CPV-2a/2b by conventional PCR. DNA sequencing was done for 6 PCR positive samples, out of which three were characterized as CPV-2c, indicating that this CPV type 2c is currently circulating in India.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19552931/