INNOVATIONS IN CANINE DISTEMPER MANAGEMENT: CURRENT TRENDS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
AbstractCanine distemper is a highly contagious and often fatal disease affecting domestic dogs and a wide range of wild carnivores. Caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV), a morbillivirus, it presents with diverse clinical signs that can complicate timely diagnosis and treatment. Over the past decades, significant progress has been made in understanding the pathogenesis, improving diagnostic techniques, and developing supportive care strategies. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current advancements in the management of canine distemper, including innovations in antiviral therapies, immunomodulatory treatments, and supportive interventions. Additionally, it highlights recent developments in vaccination protocols and the role of molecular diagnostics in early detection and prognosis. Emphasis is placed on a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and prevention, aiming to improve survival rates and reduce the global burden of the disease. The review also identifies emerging research areas that could shape future management strategies for canine distemper.
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IJPSR
Prerana Sahu *, Divyansh Sahu, Tanuj Pandey, Shivam Shanikar, Yashwant Nayak, Gyanesh Kumar Sahu and Harish Sharma
School of Pharmacy, Anjaneya University, Nardaha, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
preranasahu06.ps@gmail.com
08 May 2025
23 June 2025
26 June 2025
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.16(12).3189-99
01 December 2025
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