Question

What is a distemper?

Answer 1

Distemper:

1. It is a viral infection that affects members of the canine family.
2. It results from the infestation of the Paramyxovirus sp.
3. The virus gains entry into the animal's body via the oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and oral-fecal pathways.
4. It leads to immunological, respiratory, metabolic, and muscular dysfunction.