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==Description==

==Description==

A highly contagious acute respiratory disease spread by close conatct causing larngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis and in some cases a rhinitis.

A highly contagious acute respiratory disease spread by close contact causing larngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis and in some cases a rhinitis.

Multiple agents are implicated in the disease including[[Canine Adenovirus 2]],[[Canine Herpesvirus 1|Canine herpes virus]],[[Canine Parainfluenza - 2]],[[Canine Distemper Virus]], Mycoplasma and [[Bordetella bronchiseptica|''Bordetella bronchoseptica'']].  Very common disease in dogs that are housed in groups.

Multiple agents are implicated in the disease including[[Canine Adenovirus 1|Canine Adenovirus 1 ]],[[Canine Adenovirus 2|Canine Adenovirus 2]],[[Canine Herpesvirus 1|Canine herpes virus]],[[Canine Parainfluenza - 2|Canine Parainfluenza - 2]],[[Canine Distemper Virus|Canine Distemper Virus]], [[Category:Mycoplasmas|Mycoplasma species]] and [[Bordetella bronchiseptica|''Bordetella bronchoseptica'']].  Very common disease in dogs that are housed in groups.

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

Affects dogs of all ages.   

Affects dogs of all ages. Puppies and immunocompromised dogs are often worst affected.   

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

==History and Clinical Signs==

==History and Clinical Signs==

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.  Afected dogs usually have a dry hacking cough which is likely to be exacerbated on exercise or excitement. Sometimes sneezing, serous nasal discharge and lymphadenopathy are present.

Clinical signs develop 3-5 days after exposure. Signs are often mild and self limiting.  Afected dogs usually have a dry hacking[[Cough - Canine|cough]] which is likely to be exacerbated on exercise or excitement. Sometimes sneezing, [[Diseases of the nasal cavity and sinuses|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 for 2-3 days to 2-3 weeks.