Distemper

A name for several highly contagious viral diseases of animals, especially canine distemper. In dogs, it is caused by the canine distemper virus (DISTEMPER VIRUS, CANINE). It is characterized by a diphasic fever, leukopenia, gastrointestinal and respiratory inflammation and sometimes, neurologic complications. In cats it is known as FELINE PANLEUKOPENIA.

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Tree Number(s): C01.925.782.580.600.500.285, C22.268.265

MeSH Unique ID: D004216

Entry Terms:

• Distempers
• Canine Distemper
• Canine Distempers
• Distempers, Canine
• Distemper, Canine

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