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One might find a parvovirus, sometimes shortened to "parvo", in dogs, wolves, and foxes. This single-stranded DNA virus currently is not known to infect humans.

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Can parvo kill humans?

There are strains of Parvovirus that can be harmful to humans. However, each type of Parvovirus is specific to one species, so Canine Parvovirus cannot hurt a human.


Can parvo cross species?

Parvovirus is generally species-specific, meaning that it typically infects only one type of host. For example, canine parvovirus primarily affects dogs, while feline parvovirus affects cats. However, some strains of parvovirus can have similar genetic characteristics, which could potentially allow for cross-species infections in rare cases, but this is not common. Overall, the risk of parvovirus crossing species barriers is low.


Can humans contract Mouse Parvovirus?

No, mouse parvovirus is specific to mice. Mouse parvovirus does not cause disease in mice, but can affect some types of research.


How long does the parvovirus stay around after a dog has past?

I'm not sure anyone knows the exact answer to this, but I do know that they are quite hardy little buggers. However, you may find this information helpful: --A 5% bleach solution kills parvovirus --If a dog has been vaccinated, he or she should be completely immune to parvovirus for life


How does parvovirus spread?

Dogs can get Parvo by laying in other dogs feces. They can also get it by going in public and by eating other animals after there dead.


Can old dogs get parvovirus?

A dog of any age can contract parvovirus if it has not been vaccinated.


Does parvovirus attack connective tissue?

Parvovirus in humans affects the skin and possibly joints.


Can goats get parvo?

Dogs can get parvovirus. Parvovirus can cause abortions in pigs. Cattle can get parvovirus but it doesn't cause clinical disease. I have not heard of goats getting parvovirus.


Can a human catch parvovirus from a dog?

Canine Parvovirus is only specific to the dog. It cannot be transmitted to a human.


What is the cause of transient erythroblastopenia of childhood?

It is suspected that an infection with Parvovirus B19 may be one cause.


Can human parvovirus cause lupus?

In adults, parvovirus can cause a prolonged and painful arthritis. There's no evidence, though, that it causes lupus.


Can a wallaby get parvo?

The parvovirus that dogs can get is just one of many strains of parvo. Yes, wallabies can succumb to the parvovirus, but it is most unlikely to occur as a result of contact with a dog that carries the virus. Similarly, huamsn can contrct parvo, but it is a completely different strain.