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Pneumocystosis associated with canine distemper virus infection in a mink.
- Source :
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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne [Can Vet J] 1999 Aug; Vol. 40 (8), pp. 577-8. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- An adult mink from a farm experiencing 100% mortality in affected animals was submitted for diagnostic examination. Clinical history included signs of respiratory disease, oculonasal discharge, and thickening of footpads. Canine distemper virus and Pneumocystis carinii were identified in lung tissue, suggesting immunosuppresion and secondary infection due to morbillivirus disease.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Distemper diagnosis
Distemper epidemiology
Distemper Virus, Canine isolation & purification
Female
Lung microbiology
Lung pathology
Lung virology
Pneumocystis isolation & purification
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis complications
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis diagnosis
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis epidemiology
Distemper complications
Mink
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis veterinary
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0008-5286
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12001338