Canine herpesvirus-1 infection

Abstract

Canine herpesvirus is known to be a causal agent of reproduction disorders and diseases of the upper respiratory system. Subclinical infections are also frequently observed. The interest for the virus has risen in recent years especially since latency has been demonstrated and a new vaccine has been developed. In this review article we will successively deal with virus characteristics, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis as well as therapy and prevention