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Dogs are ten times more likely to be infected than humans. The disease in dogs can affect the eyes, brain, lungs, skin, or bones. [15] Histoplasmosis* is a fungal disease caused by Histoplasma capsulatum that affects both dogs and humans. The disease in dogs usually affects the lungs and small intestine. [16]
Transmission electron micrograph of parainfluenza virus. Two intact particles and free filamentous nucleocapsid. Kennel cough (also "canine infectious respiratory disease" (CIRD), "canine infectious respiratory disease complex" (CIRDC) or "canine infectious tracheobronchitis" (CIT)) is an upper respiratory infection affecting dogs. [1]
Nov. 26—Santa Fe veterinarians are keeping track of a mysterious canine respiratory virus that has weaved through several states, including Colorado, and taken the lives of some dogs along the way.
In some reports, the infected dogs have died within just a couple of days after developing pneumonia. SEE MORE: Family lives in 'daily dread' after dog dies from mystery illness
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Influenza C virus, like influenza B virus, is primarily found in humans, though it has been detected in pigs, feral dogs, dromedary camels, cattle, and dogs. [ 12 ] [ 23 ] Influenza C virus infection primarily affects children and is usually asymptomatic [ 1 ] [ 11 ] or has mild cold-like symptoms, though more severe symptoms such as ...
In dogs, the most common symptom of coccidioidomycosis is a chronic cough, which can be dry or moist. Other symptoms include fever (in approximately 50% of cases), weight loss, anorexia, lethargy, and depression. The disease can disseminate throughout the dog's body, most commonly causing osteomyelitis (infection of the bone), which leads to ...
The object lodges in a small airway, and pneumonia develops in the obstructed area of the lung. Another cause of obstruction is lung cancer, which can block the flow of air. Lung disease - Patients with underlying lung disease are more likely to develop pneumonia. Diseases such as emphysema and habits such as smoking result in more frequent and ...