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Feline panleucopenia (also known as feline infectious enteritis) is a highly contagious disease caused by a specific viral infection. The virus responsible is feline parvovirus (FPV), which is closely related to canine parvovirus. The name feline panleucopenia comes from the low white blood cell count caused as a result of FPV attacking immune cells.

Parvovirus is a highly contagious, deadly disease spread in animal feces. There are various types of parvovirus, which can infect a variety of species including humans.

Vaccinations are critical for maintaining good health; they can provide an individual with immunity to a variety of serious diseases. This has revolutionized modern medicine for humans – the first great achievement being the complete eradication of small pox by vaccination.