Canine Parvovirus / Feline Panleukopenia Virus

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Canine Parvovirus / Feline Panleukopenia Virus

The tamaVet® Parvovirus Test is intended for the rapid
detection of specific canine and feline parvovirus antigens in faecal samples taken from dogs and cats. Both canine parvovirus (CPV2, 2a, 2b, 2c) and feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) belong to the Parvoviridae family. Transmission is usually oral or intrauterine. Both CPV and FPV are highly contagious and most often acute infections (also known as ‘panleukopenia’ in cats). As the viruses depend on cells with a high rate of mitosis, they primari- ly attack intestinal cells, bone marrow, lymphatic tissue and myocardial cells. In puppies and kittens in particular,
this can lead to severe systemic illness resulting initially in acute fever, watery/bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, anore- xia and leucopenia followed by extreme dehydration and azotaemia, anaemia, hypoalbuminaemia and even pan- hypoproteinaemia. In rare cases, sudden death as a result of cardiovascular failure can occur, even without previous clinical signs. The detection of antigens is usually possible from the 3rd day and correlates with clinical symptoms. The test is suitable for the early detection of suspected
infection with parvovirus or in the case of clinical symptoms in dogs and cats.

Canine Parvovirus / Feline Panleukopenia Virus