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First Genetic Detection and Characterization of Canine Parvovirus 2 in Botswana.
Viruses - 14 Jul 2026
Tlotleng Kebadire, Abdallah Abdelkareem, Ramabu Solomon Stephen, Pfukenyi Davies Mubika, Prakoso Dhani, Anis Eman Ahmed Mohamed
Abstract excerpt
Canine parvovirus 2 (CPV 2) is a highly contagious viral pathogen responsible for severe gastroenteritis in canine species worldwide. This study provides the first comprehensive molecular characterization of CPV 2 variants circulating in domestic dogs in Botswana. A total of 187 fecal samples from diarrheic dogs presented at veterinary clinics were tested for CPV 2 using an ELISA point-of-care test and molecular...
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