Centre for Animal Disease Research and Diagnosis, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, U.P. 243 122.
Canine parvovirus (CPV-2) infection in dogs has become an alarming problem in India causing high morbidity and low mortality. PCR has been developed and standardized to diagnose the disease in the stool samples which is sensitive, specific and rapid and can be adopted both small as well as large laboratories which in turn will be helpful in managing the disease in an effective and efficient manner.
Canine parvovirus, Polymerase chain reaction, DNA, antigenic drift
