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Can humans contract distemper

Wiley Waelchi ∙

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∙ 7mo ago

Updated: 1/9/2025

No, humans cannot contract distemper. It is a disease that primarily affects animals, such as dogs and ferrets.

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What is human distemper?

Canine distemper can infect humans. When it infects humans it is known as Paget's disease. It increases the production of osteoclasts. Distemper in dogs will not produce distemper in humans, it is a different disease in humans.

Is canine distemper contagious to humans?

Canine distemper is not contagious to humans.

Is distemper a virus in dogs and cats?

Yes, distemper is a virus. If the animal is vaccinated, it will not contract distemper.

What is distemper in humans?

Can distemper spread to humans?

No, distemper cannot spread to humans. It is a disease that primarily affects animals, especially dogs.

Can humans be affected by canine distemper?

Yes, humans cannot be affected by canine distemper. Canine distemper is a virus that primarily affects dogs and other animals in the canine family. It does not pose a risk to humans.

Can humans give animals distemper?

No- distemper is strictly an animal disease to which humans are immune, we can only give animals distemper by deliberately infecting them with it via injection, which would be a very cruel and inhumane thing to do.

If a dog has had the distemper vaccine will it still contract the disease from another infected dog?

no they only get distemper once and ether die or pull on though

Can distemper be passed to humans?

Distemper is a viral disease that primarily affects animals, particularly dogs, ferrets, and other wildlife. It is not transmissible to humans, as the virus is species-specific. However, it is highly contagious among susceptible animals, so it is important to ensure proper vaccination and preventative measures to protect pets from contracting distemper.

What two diseases do humans have inborn immunities to?

Examples: Dutch Elm Disease and Distemper

Can you get distemper?

can a person get distemper

Can goats get distemper?

I have not heard of goats getting distemper. Avian distemper is Newcastle disease. Dogs get canine distemper which can kill them. Equine distemper is strangles Feline distemper is feline panleukopaenia.

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