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Carnivore protoparvovirus: symptoms, prevention and care points

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Carnivore protoparvovirus: symptoms, prevention and care points

Carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (scientific name: Carnivore protoparvovirus 1, CPPV1, CPPV-1) is a group of Parvoviridae viruses that infect carnivores. The nucleotide sequences of all its virus variants are the same...

Carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (scientific name: Carnivore protoparvovirus 1, CPPV1, CPPV-1) is a group of Parvoviridae viruses that infect carnivores. The nucleotide sequence homology of all its virus variants exceeds 97% - 98%, forming a unique clade. The members of carnivore proparvovirus 1 are: canine parvovirus (CPV), feline panleukopenia virus (FPLV, FPV), mink enteritis virus (MEV), raccoon dog parvovirus (RDPV), raccoon parvovirus (RPV)

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