1 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes demyelination (disruption of the myelin that insulates and protects nerve cells) of spinal nerve and brain cells.  Although the exact case is unknown, multiple sclerosis is considered to be an autoimmune disease.
The skunk is not a rodent. They belong to the family Mephitidae and the order Carnivora which does not include rodentia. They are sometimes placed in the family Mustelidae (weasels) but have been discovered to be less related than was thought.
So Basically, I'll start with some frequently asked questions about skunks, and we can add on from there. How would I know if the skunks in my yard have rabies or distemper. They can contract rabies. Although they wont be any more prone to it than any other wild animal. If basically a has a high rabies probability, they may have the virus. And you shouldn't risk handling them. Signs will develop later on in these illnesses. They will become very thirsty.