Sunday, June 7, 2009

Parvo

What is it?: It is a deadly contagious viral disease

Transmission: Contact with infected faeces.

Control and Prevention: It is difficult to kill and is easily spread.

Affects: Gastrointestinal system

Signs and Symptoms: Fever, lethargy, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea, and rapid dehydration.

Treatment: Intensive IV fluid and supportive therapy

Prognosis: Variable rate of success.

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