Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with distemper and parvovirus causing brain and heart damage
By Headley, Selwyn Arlington & Saito, Taís Berelli·Published in Ciência Rural·2003·Centro Universitário de Maringá·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Simultaneous canine distemper encephalitis and canine parvovirus infection with distemper-associated cardiac necrosis in a pup
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old puppy was brought in showing signs of myoclonus (muscle twitching), nystagmus (eye movement issues), and skin problems like pustules. The puppy also had serious heart and intestinal issues due to simultaneous infections with canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus. Unfortunately, the combination of these infections led to severe damage to the heart and intestines. Treatment for such severe cases can be complex, and the outcome can vary significantly, but early intervention is crucial for the best chance of recovery.
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Abstract
Simultaneous infection of canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus associated with distemper myocardial degeneration and necrosis is described in a pup. The dog demonstrated myoclonus, nystagmus, enamel hypoplasia, abdominal pustules, and bilateral corneal ulceration clinically. Demyelinating encephalitis, myocardial degeneration and necrosis with mineralization, and necrosis, hemorrhage and fusion of intestinal villi were observed. The lesions observed in this dog are characteristic of a dual infection of canine distemper virus and canine parvovirus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1590/s0103-84782003000600023