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Canine parvovirus (CPV-2) is a highly contagious DNA virus causing acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, mainly in young, unvaccinated dogs. Transmission: Feco-oral route via contaminated feces, environment, or fomites. Virus is very resistant in the environment. Symptoms: Depression, anorexia, fever Severe vomiting Foul-smelling, bloody diarrhea Dehydration, weight loss Leukopenia → septicemia → death Puppies <8 weeks: myocarditis, sudden death Prevention: Vaccination (6–8, 10–12, 14–16 weeks; booster at 1 year) Isolation of infected dogs Disinfection with bleach (1:30) Treatment: (No specific antiviral) IV fluid therapy (most important) Antiemetics Broad-spectrum antibiotics Nutritional & supportive care Prognosis: Good with early treatment; mortality high if untreated.
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Stages of Liver Damage 🧠🫀 1️⃣ Fatty liver (Steatosis) – Fat accumulation; often reversible 2️⃣ Hepatitis – Inflammation causing liver cell injury 3️⃣ Fibrosis – Scar tissue starts replacing healthy tissue 4️⃣ Cirrhosis – Extensive scarring, impaired liver function 5️⃣ Liver failure / HCC – Loss of function ± cancer 👉 Early detection = reversible damage. 👉 Late stages = permanent changes. #LiverHealth #Pathology #Medicine #Veterinary #HealthEducation
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