Factors affecting the occurrence of canine parvovirus in dogs.

摘要: Canine parvovirus (CPV) is the most important enteric virus infecting canids worldwide. The purpose of this study was to detect CPV in naturally infected dogs from several veterinary clinics distributed throughout Portugal between 2012 and 2014 identify risk factors associated with infection. From 209 suspected being CPV, historical data clinical signs were collected. Fecal samples screened for by PCR assay those positive confirmed sequencing. analyzed using logistic regression investigate associations each predisposing status. Of collected, 77.5% tested CPV-positive. Statistical analysis showed that animals three age categories (p<0.001) at list 12 times more likely be CPV-positive than older animals. anthelminthic treatment [OR=0.45, p=0.04] rectal temperature (hypothermia, [OR=0.12, p=0.004]) contributed decrease likelihood CPV. On other hand, such as depression [OR=4.4, p=0.02] dehydration status [OR=2.38, p=0.001] made CPV-infected. results indicate although having a high morbidity, only 18% Portuguese dog population died study. Some identified have not been commonly reported, yet they are easy obtain can used prognostic indicators practice.