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Canine Distemper Virus
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Other Species affected - Procyonidae

A family of animals which, among others, includes raccoons.  Natural Canine Distemper virus infections have been recorded in the raccoon.  The clinical presentation in the resembles that of the domestic dog.  Cystitis and pyuria are common and sometimes jaundice is associated with Canine Distemper infection.  This virus is endemic in some North American Raccoon populations, so they may act as a reservoir for domestic dogs and zoo populations (Deem et al., 2000).
  
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