Infectious canine hepatitis

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Viral disease Infectious canine hepatitis

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Dogs

Associated Microorganisms

Canine adenovirus type 1 Cause

Clinical Signs

Sudden death

Pyrexia

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Anorexia

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Polydipsia

Depression

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Conjunctivitis

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Tonsillitis

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Pharyngitis

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Cervical lymphadenomegaly

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Abdominal pain

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Vomiting

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Corneal opacity

Cough

Nasal discharge

Neurologic manifestation

Diagnosis

Virus isolation and identification

Fluorescent antibody test

Virus neutralization test

Hemagglutination inhibition test

Complement fixation test

Detection of intranuclear inclusion bodies

Alanine aminotransferase measurement

Complete blood count

Treatment

Hepatitis antiserum administration

Combined hepatitis distemper antiserum administration

Glucose saline administration

Blood transfusion

Prevention & Control

Hygienic management

Detection of inapparent infections

Vaccination with modified live attenuated vaccine

Multivalent vaccination

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