Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Optic neuritis caused by canine distemper virus in a Jack Russell terrier.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Richards, Tara R et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Biomedical Sciences · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An atypical case of canine distemper (CD) was diagnosed in a vaccinated healthy adult dog. The patient was presented circling, seizuring, and blind. Postmortem examination resulted in a diagnosis of CD. Optic neuritis was diagnosed, a finding not previously described in the context of CD virus infection presenting solely with neurological signs.
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