Canine parainfluenza virus 2
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.