Detection of feline panleukopenia virus using a commercial ELISA for canine parvovirus
Abd-Eldaim, M.; Beall, M.J.; Kennedy, M.A.
Veterinary Therapeutics Research in Applied Veterinary Medicine 10(4): E1-E6
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1528-3593 PMID: 20425728 Document Number: 632105
Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a significant pathogen of cats. Rapid virus detection is critical for treatment and management, especially in populations in which spread may occur. This study investigated the ability of the SNAP Canine Parvovirus Antigen Test Kit (SNAP Parvo, IDEXX Laboratories) to detect FPV with confirmation of viral identity by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay and genetic sequencing on fecal samples (n = 97) from cats with suspected FPV infection. Fifty-five samples were positive by SNAP Parvo; 54 of 55 were also positive by conventional PCR assay and were identified as FPV by genetic sequencing. This study demonstrates that SNAP Parvo can detect FPV in clinical samples.