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.

Also Known As:

Canine Distemper; Canine Distempers; Distempers; Distempers, Canine; Distemper, Canine

Infections: 539155
- Virus Diseases: 42919
  - RNA Virus Infections: 309
    - Mononegavirales Infections: 1
      - Paramyxoviridae Infections: 1496
        Morbillivirus Infections: 28
        Distemper: 482
Animal Diseases: 426
- Dog Diseases: 70
  - Distemper: 482

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