Canine parvovirus - a viral disease that can be fatal and kills

Canine parvovirus - a viral disease that can be fatal and kills

 

Parvovirus is a severe, often fatal disease caused by a virus Parvoviridae smaller family. Is not until 1978 is detected, the capsid protein and a DNA fragment is composed. It is strong, survive in a position in extreme cold to six months.

1978 when we discovered she was supposed to be feline parvovirus virus "linked", ie, infect the mutated position canine species.

A year later, the virus was mutating and virulent (CPV-2a). At that time, the only way to fight already Cats vaccine was administered to the dogs.

This form is a new "Transformation" this mutation is named CPV-2b for which no vaccine.

Canine parvovirus virus is harmless to humans, even for cats, as each type has its own form of viruses.

Transmission and action

The virus enters the body through contact with contaminated feces in contaminated food than by direct contact.

Once in the body, leads to the lymph nodes, bone marrow, the destruction of the leukocytes, as are used for the blood to reach the small intestine. This destroys the cells that line the intestine, so that the bacteria that normally grow in the intestine into the bloodstream. Normal intestinal absorption processes are no longer produced, and thus are severe dehydration.

Parvovirus attacks in two ways: by toxins released by the bacteria and violence dehydration (diarrhea with traces of blood and mucus, vomiting).

The people most susceptible to this disease are puppies (2-6 months) and adolescents due to insufficient development of their immune system. Puppies receive antibodies through colostrum, that sucks the breast milk in the first days of life, but these antibodies are not enough to fight against possible infections.

prevention



It is therefore recommended that the vaccination. Keep in mind though - there was a time when babies are particularly vulnerable. It is known that the vaccine contains attenuated viruses, modify or death. The presence of antibodies in the blood, kill viruses such as infections, according to a time when there is not enough antibodies to fight infections, but not to rely on vaccine. After this period, the vaccine is effective and immunized the baby.

Vaccination is every 2-4 weeks to 16 weeks old baby done.

There are certain breeds with an increased susceptibility to diseases such as Rottweilers, Doberman, Pit Bull Terrier.

Once you have the disease if the animal survives, acquired natural immunity that lasts for at least three years, or even a lifetime.

The signs of the disease appear 5-6 days after the animal has been exposed and is manifested by anemia, anorexia, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration. Fever is not a specific symptom.

In the first two weeks after the animal has been contaminated, the amount of virus in the feces excreted maximum.

Blood or stool confirms the presence of virus ELISA (blood, feces, respectively).

The processing is complex, including antibiotics (tetracycline, cephalosporins), to prevent secondary bacterial infections, diarrhea, supply of infusion solutions, glucose, potassium, by dehydration, which is placed on the body, and lately it practicachiar administration of hormones, the white to stimulate blood cells, the formation of the immune system.

It can manage and medications to reduce the nausea - metoclopramide or prevent ulcers of the esophagus (Zantac).

It is important to remember that the drugs are not used to oral antibiotics, mainly due to existing intestinal damage.

Plan shall be submitted to the animal in the recovery phase "solid" foods is recommended cooked meat (chicken), crushed, boiled rice, cottage cheese, noodles. Meals will be quantitatively reduced, but administered at short intervals (an hour or two).

The bath is recommended - removes traces of viruses and decontamination support.

Agents are only effective disinfectants for hygiene innalbitorii surfaces (particularly sodium hypochlorite), prepared as follows: a innalbitor, 30 parts of water, the rinse solution with all potentially contaminated objects (toys, cage, carpets, pots for food).

Contaminated surfaces will be closed for a month, while the open surfaces (floor, garden, park, etc.) for 7 months.

It is very important that the treatment be done in a clinic under the supervision of a physician.

But the most important thing is not to get there. Therefore, animals vaccinated your time!