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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.
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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 wth canine distemper virus should be suspected.
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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 wth canine distemper virus should be suspected.
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Diagnosis is most often made on history and physical exam ruling out other causes of the cough.  
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Diagnosis is most often made on history and physical exam ruling out other causes of the cough.
    
==Laboratory Tests==
 
==Laboratory Tests==
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