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Canine Distemper (CDV)
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Key Points
  • Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease caused by canine distemper virus (CDV)
  • Disease is multisystemic
  • Transmission is primarily via inhalation of aerosolised droplets
  • Clinical signs can be respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological
  • RT-PCR is is most reliable for diagnosis
  • Treatment is supportive care only as there are no specific antivirals for CDV
  • Vaccination is the mainstay of prevention
Differential Diagnoses
  1. Canine parvovirus
  2. Kennel cough
  3. Neosporosis
  4. Rabies
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