Canine distemper: aspects related to diagnosis, treatment and vaccination

Authors

  • Maria Moraes Universidade Guarulhos e da Fundação de Ensino Superior de Bragança paulista
  • Cintia Gonçalves Vasconcelos Freire ,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n2a263.1-8

Keywords:

dog diseases, infectious diseases, morbillivirus

Abstract

Distemper is a highly contagious infectious disease with nonspecific signs and symptoms. Its evolution depends on immune factors of each individual, and may evolve to death. The diagnosis is usually clinical because of the symptoms presented and complementary examinations can be requested, as well as blood count, ELISA, PCR and indirect immunofluorescence tests. The treatment instituted is supportive and variable according to the clinical presentation. Prophylaxis and management should be targeted and include vaccination with a protocol, colostrum ingestion, environmental control with adequate hygiene and isolation of infected animals.

Published

2019-02-18

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Canine distemper: aspects related to diagnosis, treatment and vaccination. (2019). Pubvet, 13(02). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n2a263.1-8