Abstract
Canine parvovirus is one of the most common infectious diseases of dogs. A study was carried out to diagnose the infection of canine parvovirus in street dogs from different places of Mymensingh Town. Rectal samples were collected from January to April, 2015. A total of 114 rectal swabs were collected conveniently from street dogs of Mymensingh. The samples were diagnosed using RapiGEN Canine Parvo Virus Ag Test Kit. The association of CPV infection with demographic variables was assessed by Chisquare test. The overall prevalence of CPV was 32.0% in dogs. The prevalence of parvovirus infection was found to be significantly higher in puppies and 6 months of age (58.3%) than those >24 months of age (p=0.005). The prevalence of canine parvovirus infection also varied significantly in different study area (p=0.003). The prevalence of canine parvovirus infection was higher in male (34.4%) than that in female (30.2%) but it was not statistically significant.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.2(3): 459-464, December 2015
Highlights
Canine parvovirus (CPV) enteritis is one of the most common infectious diseases and important viral cause of diarrhea in dogs
Parvovirus enteritis is a highly contagious disease which is spread by the fecal material of affected animals
Overall prevalence of Canine parvo virus infection in stray dogs A total 114 rectal swab was tested for the presence of CPV-2 antigen
Summary
Canine parvovirus (CPV) enteritis is one of the most common infectious diseases and important viral cause of diarrhea in dogs. CPV infection is a relatively new disease that initially emerged in 1978 to a native canine population and spread rapidly with high morbidity (100%) and mortality (10%) (Shackelton et al, 2005; Schoeman et al, 2013). Parvovirus enteritis is a highly contagious disease which is spread by the fecal material of affected animals. It is a serious disease, and can vary from mild to over 90% fatal if untreated. The disease if not properly treated (Parrish, 1995). It causes vomiting, diarrhea (which is often bloody), lethargy (depression), fever, and life threatening dehydration. The wet tissue of the mouth and eyes may become noticeably red and the heart may beat too rapidly
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