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Review
. 2012 May;42(3):583-98, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.01.006. Epub 2012 Mar 3.

Viral reproductive pathogens of dogs and cats

Nicola Decaro  1 , Leland E Carmichael, Canio Buonavoglia
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Review

Viral reproductive pathogens of dogs and cats

Nicola Decaro et al. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2012 May.

Abstract

This article reviews the current literature on the viral agents that cause reproductive failures in domestic carnivores (dogs and cats). A meaningful update is provided on the etiologic, clinical, pathologic, diagnostic, and prophylactic aspects of the viral infections impacting canine and feline reproduction as a consequence of either direct virus replication or severe debilitation of pregnant animals.

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Fig. 1
Puppy with natural neonatal CaHV-1 infection. Multiple renal hemorrhages are evident.
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Fig. 2
Uterus of pregnant bitch with experimental CaHV-1 infection. The fetuses are of various sizes and stages of decomposition.
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Fig. 3
Bitch with natural CaHV-1 infection. The vaginal mucosa is multifocally hemorrhagic.
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Fig. 4
Uterus from a bitch with experimental CnMV infection (early gestation). There is embryo death, decomposition, and resorption.
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Fig. 5
Canine fetus (right) with experimental CnMV infection (late gestation). There is arrested fetal development in comparison to an uninfected puppy (left).
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Fig. 6
Lung from a puppy with experimental CnMV neonatal infection. There are scattered areas of hemorrhage.
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