CINOMOSE CANINA: métodos de diagnóstico e prevenção

Abstract

Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease with high morbidity and mortality. It comes from contamination by the virus, which is a pantropic Morbillivirus, characterized by its high lethality, with worldwide distribution, which can affect more than 20 families of carnivores and non-carnivores. Contamination can occur directly or indirectly, leading to harm to the nervous, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. The most characteristic signs are tremors, myoclonus, ocular and nasal discharge and wheezing. To make a reliable diagnosis, a set of clinical signs, hematological findings, serological and molecular methods compatible with the clinical signs is necessary. The recommended treatment is support and application of hyperimmune serum. The present study reports a case of distemper in a domestic canine, Chow Chow, male, adult, treated at a Veterinary Clinic located in the city of Inhumas/Goiás.