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Old diseases for new nightmares: distemper strikes back in Italy.

Journal:
Veterinaria italiana
Year:
2014
Authors:
Lorusso, Alessio & Savini, Giovanni
Species:
dog

Abstract

This article analyses the distemper outbreak that affected the population of Apennine wolves (Canis lupus) in Italy during 2013. Distemper, as rabies, is a well-known viral infectious disease that concerns the canine population worldwide and represents a threat for wild species too. Implementation of vaccination and legislation for compulsory vaccination strategies should be achieved in areas with endangered wild species.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24817331/