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Canine parainfluenza virus 2

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Synonym(s): Canine paramyxovirus 2, Parainfluenza virus 2

Introduction

Classification

Taxonomy

  • RNA virus.
  • Family: Paramyxoviridae.
  • Genus: Parainfluenzavirus.

Etymology

  • Gk: para - by the side of or similar to; myxa - mucus.

Distribution

  • Worldwide.

Significance

  • One of the causes of acute tracheobronchitis or kennel cough in dogs.

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Clinical Effects

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Diagnosis

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Baumgärtner W, Krakowka S & Durchfeld B (1991) In vitro cytopathogenicity and in vivo virulence of two strains of canine parainfluenza virus. Vet Pathol 28 (4), 324-331 PubMed.
  • Wagener J S, Sobonya R, Minnich L et al (1984) Role of canine parainfluenza virus and Bordetella bronchiseptica in kennel cough. Am J Vet Res 45 (9), 1862-1866 PubMed.