Carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (CPPV 1) is a species of parvovirus that infects carnivorans. It causes a highly contagious disease in both dogs and cats. The disease is generally divided into two major genogroups: CPV-1 containing the classical feline panleukopenia virus (FPLV), and CPV-2 containing the canine parvovirus (CPV) which appeared in the 1970s.[2]
FPLV is known to infect all wild and domestic members of the felid (cat) family worldwide.[3] It is a highly contagious, severe infection that causes gastrointestinal, immune system, and nervous system disease. Its primary effect is to decrease the number of white blood cells, causing the disease known as feline panleukopenia.
It was once thought that only CPV-1 or FPLV infects cats.[4] However, it has been confirmed that a feline panleukopenia illness can be caused by CPV 2a, 2b, and 2c.[5][6]
FPLV is commonly referred to as:
- feline infectious enteritis virus (FIE)[3]
- feline parvovirus (FPV or FP or "feline parvo")[7]
- feline parvoviral enteritis[3]
It is sometimes confusingly referred to as "cat plague" and "feline distemper".[8]
In addition to members of the felid family, it can also affect other carnivorans (e.g. raccoon, mink).[3]
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| Electron micrograph of canine parvovirus |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnivore_protoparvovirus_1
Canine parvovirus (also referred to as CPV, CPV2, or parvo) is a contagious virus mainly affecting dogs. CPV is highly contagious and is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. Vaccines can prevent this infection, but mortality can reach 91% in untreated cases. Treatment often involves veterinary hospitalization. Canine parvovirus may infect other mammals including foxes, wolves, cats, and skunks.[1] Felines are susceptible to panleukopenia, a different strain of parvovirus.[2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_parvovirus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optic_papillitis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_disease
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_syphilis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichoplax
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvoviridae
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