Canine Parvovirus Asian Type 2 Variant C (CPV-2c) Detected in Côte d'Ivoire

Canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) is a highly contagious virus transmitted among dogs through direct or indirect contact with infected feces. The disease poses a significant risk to unvaccinated animals, particularly young dogs, where mortality rates can be high. Globally, three CPV genotypes (e.g., 2a, 2b, and 2c) are known to circulate, with all three detected in several African countries. However, no cases of CPV-2 have been reported in Côte d'Ivoire until now. In this study, 12 fecal swabs collected from young dogs were positive for CPV-2 by conventional PCR. Subsequent sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of positive amplicons revealed that three samples belonged to the CPV-2c genotype, while the remaining nine showed high similarity to a CPV-2c variant recently reported in Asia, and more specifically, Vietnam. Phylogeographic analysis indicates multiple introduction pathways of the virus into Côte d'Ivoire. This study represents the first documented report of CPV-2 in Côte d'Ivoire and will be of interest to those working in the field of canine health.