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Canine Parvovirus
Parvoviridae
Question | Answer |
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Which serotype is endemic in the US? | CPV-2c |
Who has a self-limiting infection? | Cats with no clinical signs |
How long can the virus persist on formites? | 5 months or longer! |
Why does this disease have a lower morbidity and mortality rate? | Immunity has built up in the dog population |
How is this virus transmitted? | Oronasal |
What are the three main pathologies? | Panleukopenia, enteritis, DIC. FEW cerebellar hyperplasia |
What clinical signs are seen at 2-12 days of age? | generalized neonatal disease |
What clinical signs are seen at 3-8 weeks of age? | MYOCARDITIS. Usually all pups in the litter are affected. Necrosies with acut cardiopulmonary failure characterized by SUDDEN DEATH |
What clinical signs are seen at 2-4 months? | Panleukopenia, enteritis...MOST COMMON |
Immunity after natural infection appears to be ?. Threshold antibody titer is ?. | Lifelong. 1:80. |