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canine distemper [′kā‚nīn dis′tem·pər] (veterinary medicine) A pantropic virus disease occurring among animals of the family Canidae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Virologic and bacteriologic investigations on the parenchymatous organs did not detect common canine pathogens, notably canine parvovirus type 2, canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus type 1 and type 2. In the early 1990s, some 1,300 foxes roamed the island, but an outbreak of canine distemper - introduced by an unvaccinated pet dog - sent their numbers plummeting. A great example is canine distemper, which killed lions in the Serengeti, infected seals in Antarctica and black-footed ferrets in the American Southwest. |
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