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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.
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.
== Control ==
== 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.
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.
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