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n. - Any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle.

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  • But while there is a canine parvovirus, a human one known as parvovirus B19 also exists.
  • Campylobacteriosis, and viruses such as parvovirus, which is deadly to dogs.
  • Eythema infectiosum is also known as parvovirus infection, slapped cheek disease, or fifth disease.
  • Once dogs were purchased, many of the new owners discovered the dogs had various ailments such as parvovirus and mange.
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