parvo

• Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de un grupo de virus ADN con cápside proteica icosaédrica, que causan enfermedades en perros y ganado bovino y no se asocian con enfermedades humanas.

A noun referring to any of a group of DNA viruses with an icosahedral protein shell that cause disease in dogs and cattle, and are not known to be associated with any human disease.

1. Canine parvovirusB2formalmedical

   A highly contagious viral disease in dogs, characterized by severe gastrointestinal symptoms and often fatal if untreated.

   Parvovirus canino

   • The puppy was diagnosed with parvo and required immediate hospitalization.
   • Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent parvo in dogs.
   • Symptoms of parvo include vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy.

   Sinónimosparvovirus

2. Parvovirus B19B2formalmedical

   A virus that causes fifth disease in humans, typically mild but can be serious for certain groups.

   Parvovirus B19

   • Parvovirus B19 is common in children and causes a characteristic rash.
   • Most adults have immunity to parvovirus B19 from childhood exposure.
   • Pregnant women should avoid contact with people infected with parvovirus B19.