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... > Viruses > RNA Viruses > Negative-Sense RNA Viruses > Mononegavirales > Paramyxoviridae > Paramyxovirinae > Morbillivirus > Distemper Virus, Canine

Preferred term

Distemper Virus, Canine  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Canine Distemper Virus
  • Canine Distemper Viruses
  • Distemper Viruses, Canine

Note

  • infection: coordinate with DISTEMPER; DISTEMPER VIRUS, PHOCINE is also available

Scope note

  • A species of MORBILLIVIRUS causing distemper in dogs, wolves, foxes, raccoons, and ferrets. Pinnipeds have also been known to contract Canine distemper virus from contact with domestic dogs.

History note

  • 66; was DISTEMPER VIRUS 1963-65

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004217

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