Canine parvovirus: a cause of chronic myocardial fibrosis and adolescent congestive heart failure |
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| Authors: | R B ATWELL W R KELLY |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia;*Department of Veterinary Pathology and Public Health, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Members of three litters of pups infected with canine parvovirus are compared in relation to the time of clinical presentation, clinical, biochemical, electrocardiographical, radiographical and histological findings. Affected pups under 2 months of age showed no clinical signs of myocarditis whereas adolescent pups (over 5 months of age) showed congestive heart failure. Possible reasons for this age difference are discussed. |
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