Canine coronavirus: Review

Authors

  • Júlia Sobreira Universidade do Grande Rio
  • Alexandre de Pina Costa UFF

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n02a1029.1-8

Keywords:

CCoV, CRCoV, Coronaviridae, enteritis in dogs

Abstract

This review aimed to highlight the coronavirus that affects dogs, aiming to recapitulate its importance in a period of pandemic. Canine coronavirus causes a highly contagious infection with signs and symptoms characterized as mild to moderate and mild respiratory gastroenteritis. Its evolution depends on each individual's immune factors, which may evolve to death. Diagnosis is usually difficult, symptoms that can be easily confused with those of other pathogens, but additional tests may be requested, such as observation in electron microscopy (EM), ELISA test, RT-PCR and rapid tests in veterinary clinics. The established treatment is supportive and varies according to the clinic presented. Prophylaxis must be guided and includes vaccination, ingestion of maternal colostrum, environmental control with adequate hygiene and isolation of infected animals.

Published

2022-03-05

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

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