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Can humans contract distemper?
No, humans cannot contract distemper. It is a disease that primarily affects animals, such as dogs and ferrets.
Can a dog get distemper from eating an infected mouse?
Yes, a dog can potentially contract distemper from eating an infected mouse, as the virus can be present in the tissues of infected animals. However, distemper is primarily spread through respiratory secretions, such as saliva and respiratory droplets, rather than through ingestion. It's important for dogs to be vaccinated against distemper to prevent infection, as the disease can be severe and often fatal. If you suspect your dog has been exposed to the virus, consult a veterinarian immediately.
How do you contract streptococcus?
You can contract a streptococcal infection by coming in contact with an infected person. Streptococcus is a bacterium that can causes strep throat. This contagious disease is spread when an infected person coughs, sneezing or has contact with another person.
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.
Can bordetella cause distemper or not?
Bordetella (a coccobacillius) and distemper (a paramyxovirus) are different disease organisms so no.
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.
Is distemper a curable disease?
Yes, distemper is a viral disease that affects animals such as dogs and is not curable. However, symptoms can be managed through supportive care and vaccination can prevent the disease.
How does a fish contract the disease known as "ick"?
A fish can contract the disease known as "ick" by coming into contact with the parasite that causes it, usually through contaminated water or other infected fish.
Can dogs get destemper by blowing in there face?
No, dogs cannot get distemper by someone blowing into their face. Distemper is a contagious viral disease that spreads through contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids. It is not transmitted through blowing in a dog's face.
What are cures if a dog gets distemper?
There are some individual veterinarians who claim to have developed sera to cure canine distemper, but the veterinary field as a whole continues to maintain that once a dog is infected, the dog will eventually die of the disease. It is easily preventable by a vaccine developed in 1950, but it must be given when the dog is young, before it can catch the virus that causes the disease.
What is anthroponoses?
An anthroponoses is a disease that is spread from humans to animals. For Example, Primates can contract colds from infected humans.
Can distemper spread to humans?
No, distemper cannot spread to humans. It is a disease that primarily affects animals, especially dogs.
