| These nonspecific hematologic responses appear consistent with a peracute to acute viral infection. |
| It is less acute in older children and is usually most chronic in adults, although a peracute form was recognized in Japan and called Shoshin. |
| However, in peracute forms the infection may be accompanied by unspecific symptoms. |
| The final diagnosis was fulminant peracute bacteremia and septicemia secondary to a primary viral infection associated with nonsuppurative encephalitis. |
| Although dogs can die from the peracute form of the disease, many dogs are successfully treated with intravenous fluids and antibiotics. |
