parvovirus
Noun
Meaning
any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease
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Fifth disease is an oddly named disease caused by a virus called parvovirus B 19. See a picture of Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum) and learn more about the health topic.
The feline parvovirus attacks and kills the cells that rapidly divide, such as those produced in the bone marrow and intestines, so the blood count typically will show a decrease in white and red blood cells.
This invention relates to a parvovirus vector having a parvovirus DNA excisable from the vector DNA in a parvovirus-permissive cell.
Unfortunately, Parvovirus has the potential to be in the environment up to 6 months and is highly contagious to a puppy.
There are areas at present where there are outbreaks of Parvovirus in dogs and this could be fatal to your puppy if it is not vaccinated.