DISTEMPERS
\dɪstˈɛmpəz], \dɪstˈɛmpəz], \d_ɪ_s_t_ˈɛ_m_p_ə_z]\
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A name for several highly contagious viral diseases of animals, especially canine distemper. In dogs, it is caused by the canine distemper virus (DISTEMPER VIRUS, CANINE). It is characterized by a diphasic fever, leukopenia, gastrointestinal and respiratory inflammation and sometimes, neurologic complications. In cats it is known as FELINE PANLEUKOPENIA.
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