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Pasteurellosis, Pneumonic

Medical Definition:	Bovine respiratory disease found in animals that have been shipped or exposed to cattle recently transported. It is thought to be caused by infection with the bovine parainfluenza virus 3 (see RESPIROVIRUS) or one of several other respiratory viruses, followed by infection with either PASTEURELLA MULTOCIDA or MANNHEIMIA HAEMOLYTICA.
Guide Notes:	usually in cattle; caused by bovine parainfluenza virus 3 followed by Pasteurella multocida or Mannheimia haemolytica infect: coord with PASTEURELLA MULTOCIDA (IM) or MANNHEIMIA HAEMOLYTICA (IM) only if particularly discussed; check tag ANIMALS; if in cow

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