Q. Canine Distemper Disease, recently seen in news, is caused by which agent?
Answer:
Virus
Notes: Stray dogs near the Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand will be vaccinated against the canine distemper virus (CDV).
Canine distemper is a serious, contagious disease caused by canine distemper virus (CDV). The virus affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs. Puppies under four months and unvaccinated dogs are particularly at risk. CDV can also infect ferrets and various other mammals, especially carnivores like foxes, wolves, raccoons, and skunks. Cats can be infected by CDV, but they are unlikely to become sick.