Molecular Detection and Epidemiological Analysis of Canine Parvovirus-induced Diarrhoea in Dogs in and Around Patna, India

Abstract

Many cases of gastroenteritis are routinely coming to our clinic for treatment. The cause behind the generation of diarrhea may be parasite, bacteria, food origin and virus. Since many of them are not amenable to treatment with conventional method by using antibiotics, antidiarrheal and fluid therapy. Therefore the present work was undertaken with the aim to know the prevalence of parvoviral gastroenteritis in and around Patna. The study was conducted duringJune 2023 to May 2024 for one year. A total of 913 canine cases were screened for the diagnosis of parvoviral gastroenteritis, among them269 (29.46%) revealed gastroenteritis signs, and out of these 114 (42.37%) were found to suffer from canine parvo viralinfection through polymerase chain reaction. Breed wise reports were prepared in which Mongrels were found to be most affected (33.33%), with higher prevalence in males (63.16%) and in the 3-6 months age group (42.11%). Aims: To document the prevalence of parvoviral gastroenteritis in dogs in and around Patna Study Design: During the study period, total 269 cases of gastroenteritis were seen. Among these 114 dogs were found positive for parvoviral gastroenteritis. Other parameters viz dehydration index, Prevalence (breedwise, sexwise, agewise and vaccination status wise) were done and overall prevalence were calculated. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC), Bihar Veterinary College, Patna between June 2023 and May 2024. Methodology: A total of 913 canine cases were screened for the diagnosis of parvoviral gastroenteritis, among them269 (29.46%) revealed gastroenteritis signs, and out of these 114 (42.37%) were found to suffer from canine parvo viralinfection through polymerase chain reaction. Results: Breed wise reports were prepared in which Mongrels were found to be most affected (33.33%), with higher prevalence in males (63.16%) and in the 3-6 months age group (42.11%). Conclusion: From the result it can be concluded that a large no of canine parvoviral cases is present in the area therefore appropriate preventive and control measures needs to be strengthen to reduce the mortality and transmission of disease to healthy dogs.