parvovirus
noun
par·vo·vi·rus ˈpär-vō-ˌvī-rəs 
1
: any of a family (Parvoviridae) of single-stranded DNA viruses that include the causative agents of fifth disease in humans, panleukopenia in cats, and parvovirus in dogs
2
: a highly contagious febrile virus disease of dogs that is spread especially by contact with infected feces, that is caused by a strain (Canine parvovirus) of the parvovirus causing panleukopenia in cats, and that is marked by loss of appetite, lethargy, often bloody diarrhea and vomiting, and sometimes death
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Dozens of dogs in Michigan have reportedly been sickened and killed by a parvovirus-like illness, local animal shelters said. 
Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 23 Aug. 2022 Authorities are investigating a mysterious canine parvovirus-like illness that has killed more than 30 dogs in Northern Michigan, with most dying within just three days. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 For at least two months, the dozens of dogs in northern Michigan have been showing parvovirus-like symptoms, vomiting and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2022 Canine parvovirus is spread by dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces and environments, the veterinary medical association says. Chris Boyette, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 According to the American Kennel Club, per the Merck Veterinary Manual, parvo, which is caused by the parvovirus, is classified as a disease of the stomach and small intestines. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 Strangely, all the dogs that died tested negative for parvovirus, despite showing the symptoms of disease. Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 23 Aug. 2022 Otsego County Animal Control and the shelter will host a vaccine clinic for parvovirus this week on Wednesday, August 24 at the Otsego County Fire Department. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 But when tested for parvovirus, the results have been negative. Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 23 Aug. 2022 Authorities are investigating a mysterious canine parvovirus-like illness that has killed more than 30 dogs in Northern Michigan, with most dying within just three days. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2022 For at least two months, the dozens of dogs in northern Michigan have been showing parvovirus-like symptoms, vomiting and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2022 Canine parvovirus is spread by dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces and environments, the veterinary medical association says. Chris Boyette, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 According to the American Kennel Club, per the Merck Veterinary Manual, parvo, which is caused by the parvovirus, is classified as a disease of the stomach and small intestines. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 Strangely, all the dogs that died tested negative for parvovirus, despite showing the symptoms of disease. Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 23 Aug. 2022 Otsego County Animal Control and the shelter will host a vaccine clinic for parvovirus this week on Wednesday, August 24 at the Otsego County Fire Department. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2022 But when tested for parvovirus, the results have been negative. Layla Mcmurtrie, Detroit Free Press, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin parvus small (akin to Greek pauros small, paid-, pais child) + New Latin -o- + virus — more at few
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
parvovirus
noun
par·vo·vi·rus ˈpär-vō-ˌvī-rəs
1
a
capitalized : a genus of single-stranded DNA viruses of the family Parvoviridae that includes the causative agents of panleukopenia in cats and fifth disease in humans
b
: any virus of the family Parvoviridae and especially of the genus Parvovirus
2
: a highly contagious febrile disease of canines and especially dogs that is caused by a virus of the genus Parvovirus (species Canine parvovirus), is spread especially by contact with infected feces, and is marked by loss of appetite, lethargy, often bloody diarrhea and vomiting, and sometimes death
called also canine parvovirus, parvo