Systematic Veterinary Virology

RESISTANCE

• The virus is quickly killed by disinfectants and sunlight and heat. However, at normal temperatures the virus is very stable and can stay active in infected material for several weeks, provided the materials are not exposed to sunlight.
• At below zero temperatures the virus can stay active for many months, but at temperatures above 32°C it is rapidly inactivated. Routine disinfection and cleaning readily kills the distemper virus in the kennel setting.