Parvovirus B19 can cause severe anemia (a condition in which the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells). Some people may also have painful or swollen joints, which is more common in adults.
What does the parvovirus do to dogs?
Serious viruses like parvo weaken a puppy's immune system and lower his white blood cell count, reducing his ability to fight off secondary bacterial infections. The damage the virus does to a dog's intestinal wall increases the likelihood of a secondary infection.
How does parvovirus cause death?
Parvo is not always fatal, but when it does kill, death is as a result of either dehydration and/or shock, along with the effects of septic toxins produced by the intestinal bacteria roaming throughout the bloodstream.
Does parvovirus have lasting effects?
Background: Canine parvovirus (CPV) is the most important viral cause of acute canine enteritis leading to severe damage of the intestinal barrier. It has been speculated that dogs might develop chronic disorders after surviving CPV infection.
What are the symptoms of parvovirus in a human?
What are the symptoms of a parvovirus infection?Swollen joints (more common in adults).Painful joints (more common in adults).Fatigue.Low-grade fever.Headache.Upset stomach.Arthritis (some cases have caused chronic arthritis or even rheumatoid arthritis).Parvovirus Infection: Tests, Symptoms & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
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