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Distemper

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Distemper may refer to:

Illness

A viral infection
- Canine distemper, a disease of dogs
- Feline distemper, a disease of cats
- Phocine distemper, a disease of seals
A bacterial infection
- Equine distemper, or Strangles, a bacterial infection of the horse
Derangement or disturbance of the four humours or "temper", in pre-modern medicine

Other uses

Distemper (paint), a decorative paint and a historical medium for painting pictures
Distemper (band), a Russian ska punk band
Distemper (album), by The New Christs
Remix dystemper, a remix album by Skinny Puppy

See also

Murrain, a name of any of a number of serious illnesses among cattle and sheep, for which the name 'Distemper' was used in mid 18th century England.

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