pseudorabies
Noun
Meaning
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pseudorabies (uncountable)
(veterinary medicine) A highly contagious herpes virus infection that affects the central nervous system of many animals.
Examples
Other than direct contact with swine, dogs may contract the pseudorabies virus (or Suid herpesvirus 1) by eating contaminated, uncooked meat or offal from swine, or by ingesting infected rats.
The pseudorabies virus infection is an uncommon but highly fatal disease found in dogs, especially those that come into contact with swine.