What is phocine distemper? Definition, Meaning & Symptoms — Medical Dictionary
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phocine distemper — Definition

Fok vebası / phocine distemper
Phocine dystemper is an infectious disease caused by a virus of morbillivirus family. The disease manifests itself with cough, runny nose, fever and neurological symptoms by affecting respiratory and nervous systems. This infection, which can lead to high mortality rate especially in foc populations, can cause secretions between sea mammals.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Fok vebası
English
🇬🇧 phocine distemper
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Disease Definition

🔬 Disease Definition
Phocine distemper, foklarda görülen ve morbillivirus ailesinden bir virüsün neden olduğu, solunum, sinir ve bağışıklık sistemlerini etkileyen bulaşıcı bir viral hastalıktır.
🧬 Causes & Risk Factors
Phocine distemper virüsü (PDV) enfeksiyonu; hasta foklarla doğrudan temas, kontamine su veya hava yoluyla bulaşma.
🩺 Symptoms & Signs
Ateş, öksürük, burun akıntısı, gözlerde akıntı, letarji, iştahsızlık, nörolojik belirtiler (koordinasyon bozukluğu, nöbetler), deri lezyonları.
📋 Diagnostic Methods
Klinik belirtiler, PCR testi, serolojik testler (ELISA), virüs izolasyonu, otopsi ve histopatolojik inceleme.
💊 Treatment Options
Spesifik antiviral tedavi yoktur; destekleyici bakım (sıvı tedavisi, beslenme desteği, antibiyotiklerle sekonder enfeksiyonların kontrolü).
⚠️ Complications
Pnömoni, ensefalit, sekonder bakteriyel enfeksiyonlar, bağışıklık baskılanması, ölüm.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is Fok vebası?
Fok vebası; phocine dystemper is an infectious disease caused by a virus of morbillivirus family. The disease manifests itself with cough, runny nose, fever and neurological symptoms by affecting respiratory and nervous systems. This infection, which can lead to high mortality rate especially in foc populations, can cause secretions between sea mammals.
❓ What is phocine distemper in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "phocine distemper" is Fok vebası.
❓ Which medical field is Fok vebası related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.