Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pug puppy with pneumonia from distemper and adenovirus
By Rodriguez-Tovar, Luis E et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2007·Departamento de Patologí·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Combined distemper-adenoviral pneumonia in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-and-a-half-month-old pug was brought in after experiencing oculonasal discharge (runny eyes and nose) and seizures. Unfortunately, the puppy passed away, and a postmortem examination revealed severe lung issues caused by both Canine distemper virus and Canine adenovirus type 2. These findings confirmed that the puppy had a serious respiratory infection involving both viruses. Sadly, the outcome was not positive, as the puppy did not survive.
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Abstract
A 3 1/2-month-old pug with oculonasal discharge and seizures was submitted for postmortem examination. Grossly, the lungs had cranioventral consolidation, and microscopically, 2 distinct types of inclusion bodies compatible with Canine distemper virus and Canine adenovirus type 2. Presence of both viruses was confirmed via immunohistochemical staining.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17616064/