Difference between revisions of "Canine Parainfluenza - 2"

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*Also associated with '''kennel cough''' ([[Respiratory Viral Infections - Pathology#Infectious canine tracheitis|Infectious canine tracheitis]]), together with [[Bordetella bronchiseptica|''Bordetella bronchiseptica'']]
 
*Also associated with '''kennel cough''' ([[Respiratory Viral Infections - Pathology#Infectious canine tracheitis|Infectious canine tracheitis]]), together with [[Bordetella bronchiseptica|''Bordetella bronchiseptica'']]
 
[[Category:Paramyxovirinae]][[Category:Dog]]
 
[[Category:Paramyxovirinae]][[Category:Dog]]
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Revision as of 22:45, 26 June 2010



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