Prevalance of Canine Infectious Respiritory Disease Complex Pathogens in Dogs in the Chicago Region (March-April 2015)

Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is a common disease complex caused by many different viruses and bacteria, including Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma cynos, adenovirus type 2, distemper, influenza A virus, parainfluenza virus, pneumovirus and respiratory coronavirus. In March 2015, veterinarians in the Chicago area noted an increase in incidence of signs of canine infectious respiratory disease in dogs. Nasal and pharyngeal swabs from dogs showing clinical signs were submitted to the Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC). A canine respiratory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) screening panel was utilized which allows identification of the following CIRDC pathogens: B. bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma cynos, adenovirus type 2, distemper, influenza A, parainfluenza virus, pneumovirus and respiratory coronavirus.