Some genes are indeed associated with the presence of specific viruses that can cause the disease. (sciencedaily.com)
It can trigger widespread inflammation, which is the immune system's response to a generalized threat, even as it decreases that same immune system's ability to target specific viruses. (discovermagazine.com)
This canine - specific virus does not spread to humans or other species of animals. (texaswestveterinarian.com)