Canine parvovirus 2c infection in a cat with severe clinical disease. (May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Miranda, Carla; Parrish, Colin R.; Thompson, Gertrude
• Is Part Of: Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation. Volume 26:Number 3(2014:May)
• Page Start: 462
• Page End: 464
• Publication Date: 2014-05
• Subjects: Canine parvovirus -- cats -- type 2c -- Portugal; Veterinary medicine -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; 636.0896075
• DOI: 10.1177/1040638714528502
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-6387

Abstract

Canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) is considered the main pathogen responsible for acute gastroenteritis in dogs, causing vomiting and hemorrhagic enteritis mainly. However, infection in cats by CPV variants causes clinical signs similar to Feline panleukopenia virus . The current study reports a case of CPV-2c in a domestic cat, in Portugal. The findings suggest that more surveys are needed to know the true prevalence and significance of cats in CPV epidemiology worldwide.