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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. infectious diseases and infestations
  4. infectious diseases
  5. viral diseases of animals and humans
  6. peste des petits ruminants
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. infectious diseases and infestations
  4. infectious diseases
  5. viral diseases of animals and humans
  6. peste des petits ruminants

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peste des petits ruminants

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Definition

  • Information A highly fatal contagious disease of goats and sheep caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus. The disease may be acute or subacute and is characterized by stomatitis, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, and pneumonia.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/57558

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