Parvovirus Flashcards
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Pathogen
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Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2)
2
Q
Biological systems affected
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Places where white blood cells multiple most, so…
- Lymph nodes
- Bone marrow
- Thymus gland
- Linings of lungs, liver and intestines
Also travels in blood stream and lymphatic system
Requires mitotic cells to replicate
3
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Route of transmission
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Direct or indirect contact with faeces
4
Q
Key physical symptoms
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Depression Vomiting Anorexia Profuse, violent haemorrhagic diarrhoea - loose, bulky, possibly blood Dehydration (often cause of death)
5
Q
Diagnosis
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History ELISA test (detect antibodies in blood)
6
Q
Possible treatment options
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Isolation
Barrier nursing
Antibiotics for secondary infections and fluid therapy (dehydration)
7
Q
Prevention
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Vaccination of breeding females and puppies
8
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Other key facts
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Incubation period = 4-7 days
Virus can survive externally for 6 months
Increased incidence in puppies and especially GSDs, Rottweilers and Doberman breeds
