Four decades of Canine Parvovirus research: A global bibliometric and science mapping study.

CPV research concentrates in wealthy nations; global surveillance gaps exist in high-burden regions.

This bibliometric analysis examined 818 canine parvovirus (CPV) publications from 1980-2024 indexed in Web of Science to assess global research trends and priorities. The study employed the Bibliometrix R package to evaluate publication patterns, collaboration networks, and thematic evolution. Research is concentrated in high-income countries, particularly the United States and Italy, with primary focus on molecular characterization, VP2 gene variants, and vaccine development. The analysis reveals a significant shift from early clinicopathological descriptions toward molecular epidemiology and evolutionary surveillance. A critical finding is the geographical imbalance in CPV research despite increasing adoption of One Health perspectives. The research ecosystem, while stable, remains highly centralized with limited representation from regions potentially experiencing high disease burden. The authors identify substantial knowledge gaps in global surveillance, emerging variant characterization in under-investigated regions, and integrated One Health surveillance frameworks. These findings provide evidence-based recommendations for researchers and funding agencies to redirect priorities toward neglected geographical areas, emerging variants, and comprehensive surveillance strategies that better align with actual epidemiological needs.

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