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==Description==
 
==Description==
*Caused by a [[Paramyxoviridae#Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)|morbillivirus]]
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Canine distemper is a contagious, febrile disease of canids and other carnivores caused by Canine Distemper Virus. Canine distemper virus is a morbillivirus, within the Paramyxoviridae family, that is closely related to the measles virus, rinderpest virus and the phocine and dolphin distemper viruses.
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*[[Nasal Cavity Inflammatory - Pathology#Infectious causes of rhinitis|Rhinitis]]
 
*[[Nasal Cavity Inflammatory - Pathology#Infectious causes of rhinitis|Rhinitis]]
 
*Although many organs can be affected by CDV, a relatively constant feature is the respiratory signs which occur in varying severity
 
*Although many organs can be affected by CDV, a relatively constant feature is the respiratory signs which occur in varying severity
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