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Often a history of exposure to other dogs at either rehoming centers, bording kennels, or in a hospital etc. Direct contact or aerosol spread are the most common routes of infection.  

Often a history of exposure to other dogs at either rehoming centers, bording kennels, or in a hospital etc. Direct contact or aerosol spread are the most common routes of infection.  

Clinical signs develop 3-5 days after exposure. Signs are often mild and self limiting.  Affected dogs usually have a dry hacking cough which is likely to be exacerbated on exercise or excitement. Sometimes sneezing, [[Diseases of the nasal cavity and sinuses#Nasal discharge|serous nasal discharge]] and lymphadenopathy are present.

Clinical signs develop 3-5 days after exposure. Signs are often mild and self limiting.  Affected dogs usually have a dry hacking cough which is likely to be exacerbated on exercise or excitement. Sometimes sneezing, [[Diseases of the nasal cavity and sinuses#Nasal discharge|serous nasal discharge]] and lymphadenopathy are present.

The clinical signs typically persist for 2-3 days to 2-3 weeks.

The clinical signs typically persist from 2-3 days to 2-3 weeks.

Systemic signs are likely to indicate the development of [[Lungs Inflammatory - Pathology#Bronchopneumonia|bronchopneumonia]], signs include pyrexia, inappetance and depression. Systemic disease is more likely to occur in young or immunocompromised animals. This condition is usually a result of secondary infection with [[:Category:Pasteurella and Mannheimia species| ''Pasturella'' species]] and [[:Category:Streptococcus species|''Streptococci'' bacteria]]. If widespread systemic signs are present infection with canine distemper virus should be suspected.

Systemic signs are likely to indicate the development of [[Lungs Inflammatory - Pathology#Bronchopneumonia|bronchopneumonia]], signs include pyrexia, inappetance and depression. Systemic disease is more likely to occur in young or immunocompromised animals. This condition is usually a result of secondary infection with [[:Category:Pasteurella and Mannheimia species| ''Pasturella'' species]] and [[:Category:Streptococcus species|''Streptococci'' bacteria]]. If widespread systemic signs are present infection with canine distemper virus should be suspected.