Canine Distemper

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Canine distemper is caused by a virus most often through droplet or airborne exposure in the respiratory system. This is a disease in dogs that can vary in symptoms from sub-clinical to fatal. Fever, respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms and central nervous system symptoms have all been seen in distemper cases. This is one of the diseases that are vaccinated against beginning early in life. Puppies are most susceptible due to undeveloped immunity and there is no cure. Extended symptomatic treatment with a 50% mortality rate is the typical expectation when dealing with distemper. The symptoms involving the nervous system explain the origin of the name as initially it was categorized as a disease that changes the dog's temperament.

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