Organisms

Canine Distemper Virus

A species of MORBILLIVIRUS causing distemper in dogs, wolves, foxes, raccoons, and ferrets. Pinnipeds have also been known to contract Canine distemper virus from contact with domestic dogs.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A species of MORBILLIVIRUS causing distemper in dogs, wolves, foxes, raccoons, and ferrets. Pinnipeds have also been known to contract Canine distemper virus from contact with domestic dogs.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Distemper Virus, Canine
  • Canine Distemper Viruses
  • Distemper Viruses, Canine

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with DISTEMPER; DISTEMPER VIRUS, PHOCINE is also available

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History Note

66; was DISTEMPER VIRUS 1963-65

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  1. B04w.820w.480w.937w.600w.650w.500w.280

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Canine Distemper Virus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004217. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004217
  2. Canine Distemper Virus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1637524