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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Uncommon acute neurologic presentation of canine distemper in 4 adult dogs.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2014
Authors:
Galán, Alba et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery (Gal&#xe1 · Spain
Species:
dog

Abstract

Four uncommon cases of canine distemper (CD) were diagnosed in vaccinated adult dogs. All dogs had acute onset of neurologic signs, including seizures, abnormal mentation, ataxia, and proprioceptive deficits. Polymerase chain reaction for CD virus was positive on cerebrospinal fluid in 2 cases. Due to rapid deterioration the dogs were euthanized and CD was confirmed by postmortem examination.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24688139/