Distemper

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008245",
  "term": "Distemper",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A name for several highly contagious viral diseases of animals, especially canine distemper. In dogs, it is caused by the canine distemper virus. It is characterized by a diphasic fever, leukopenia, gastrointestinal and respiratory inflammation and sometimes, neurologic complications.",
  "references": [
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/distemper/"
}