Questions and Answers
What is the relationship between measles virus and CDV that allows for protection against distemper?
The measles virus is closely enough related to CDV that the immune response induced by measles vaccination may protect against distemper.
At what age can puppies at risk of infection be vaccinated with measles vaccine?
About 6 weeks of age
What types of wild dog species can CDV infect?
Various wild dog species
What other animals can CDV infect besides dogs?
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What is the typical outcome of CDV infection in domestic cats?
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What type of disease has been seen in exotic cat species kept in zoological collections?
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What is a rare outcome of CDV infection in captive primates?
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Why can measles vaccination provide protection against CDV despite the presence of maternally-derived antibody to CDV?
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What is the significance of the antigenic difference between measles and CDV?
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What type of animals, besides dogs and cats, have been reported to be infected with CDV?
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