Canine Distemper Carrier Status in a dog – A Case Report
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Date
2019-06
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Indian Veterinary Association, Chennai
Abstract
A four year old non-descript, female dog was presented
at Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital
(MVCTH) for immunization against Rabies. Clinical
examination revealed that the pet was normal in
all clinical parameters except for the presence of
purulent bilateral ocular discharges. Ocular swab
was collected and the sample found to be positive for
Canine Distemper (CD) by N gene targeting nested
PCR. This study suggested that the early detection of
CDV in carrier and unvaccinated dogs are paramount
importance to reduce the incidence of CD.
Description
TNV_IVJ_Jun2019_96(06)_77
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Veterinary Preventive Medicine