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Also known as: '''''Parainfluenza 5'''''
 
  
== Introduction ==
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Canine Parainfluenza - 2 (aka Parainfluenza - 5)
  
Canine Parainfluenza - 2 (aka Parainfluenza - 5), has been associated along with [[Canine Respiratory Coronavirus|canine coronavirus]] in the aetiology of [[Infectious Canine Tracheitis|kennel cough (Infectious canine tracheitis)]], in dogs. The signs of kennel cough become much more severe if the bacteria ''[[Bordetella bronchiseptica]]'' is involved. The virus replicates in the upper respiratory tract, causing mild upper respiratory tract disease and [[rhinitis]] and is excreted from here. It is shed for a short time only and does not survive in the environment due to its fragile nature.
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====Hosts====
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*Infects '''dogs'''
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====Pathogenesis====
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*May cause mild upper respiratory infection, [[Rhinitis#Infectious causes of rhinitis|rhinitis]]  
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*Virus shed for a short time only
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====Diagnosis====
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====Control====
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*'''Live attenuated vaccine''' may be incorporated in multivalent vaccines
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*Immunity is short-lived
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*Only reduces severity of clinical signs
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====Secondary Concerns====
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*Also associated with '''kennel cough''' ([[Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis|Infectious canine tracheitis]]), together with [[Bordetella bronchiseptica|''Bordetella bronchiseptica'']]
  
== Signalment ==
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*[[Rhinitis#Infectious causes of rhinitis|Rhinitis]], [[Trachea Inflammatory - Pathology|tracheo]][[Bronchi and Bronchioles Inflammatory - Pathology#Infectious causes of bronchitis or bronchiolitis|bronchitis]]
  
Dogs of any age, breed or sex can be infected with this virus.
 
  
== Clinical Signs ==
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There are often no clinical signs. If mild upper respiratory signs arise, this will be rhinitis, so signs will include nasal discharge, sneezing and mild coughing. As mentioned above, coughing becomes worse if in combination with ''Bordetella''.
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== Diagnosis ==
 
 
 
The virus can be diagnosed by immunocytochemistry for intracytoplasmic viral inclusions. This is rarely performed. Antibody levels can also be measured and these are often very high, especially in show dogs.
 
 
 
== Treatment and Control ==
 
 
 
Treatment of this virus is on the same basis as for [[Infectious Canine Tracheitis|Kennel Cough]].
 
 
 
A '''live attenuated vaccine''' may be incorporated in multivalent vaccines and this is the case in many yearly canine vaccines e.g. DHPPi. The vaccine will only reduce clinical signs rather than prevent infection, as immunity is very short lived.
 
 
 
== References ==
 
 
 
Bridger, J and Russell, P (2007) '''Virology Study Guide,''''' Royal Veterinary College''
 
 
 
Tilley, L.P. and Smith, F.W.K.(2004)'''The 5-minute Veterinary Consult ''''(Third edition) ''Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins''
 
 
 
 
 
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[[Category:Paramyxovirinae]] [[Category:Respiratory_Diseases_-_Dog]] [[Category:Dog_Viruses]] [[Category:Expert_Review - Dog]] [[Category:Respiratory_Viral_Infections]]
 

Revision as of 17:07, 15 February 2011



Canine Parainfluenza - 2 (aka Parainfluenza - 5)

Hosts

  • Infects dogs

Pathogenesis

  • May cause mild upper respiratory infection, rhinitis
  • Virus shed for a short time only

Diagnosis

Control

  • Live attenuated vaccine may be incorporated in multivalent vaccines
  • Immunity is short-lived
  • Only reduces severity of clinical signs

Secondary Concerns