| dc.description.abstract | Canine Parvovirus is a virus affecting dogs and has a morbidity rate of 100% & a mortality
rate of 90% if left untreated. CPV-2’s hallmark clinical signs include diarrhoea (+/-
haemorrhagic), vomitus, lethargy & anorexia. Although these clinical signs are representative
of the disease, it still remains vital to diagnose the disease via ELISA snap test or PCR to
confirm diagnosis.
Although it was shown from the literature that CPV-2 has a higher occurrence in the German
shepherd dog this must be understood to be an over representation as all dog breeds who are
not or partially vaccinated are susceptible to infection. | en_US |
