Distemper

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  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
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.
Synonyms:
  • Canine Distemper
  • Canine Distempers
  • Distemper, Canine
  • Distempers
  • Distempers, Canine
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