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Also known as: '''''Murine Parainfluenza - 1'''''

Also known as: '''''Murine Parainfluenza - 1'''''

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

Sendai virus is of the family paramyxoviridae. It is endemic in '''mouse''' colonies worldwide, but rarely shows as a clinical disease as maternal anitbody is usually high so the disease rarely has clinical effects.  

Sendai virus is of the family [[Paramyxovirinae|Paramyxoviridae]]. It is endemic in '''mouse''' colonies worldwide, but rarely shows as a clinical disease as maternal antibody is usually high so the disease rarely has any clinical effects.  

 

 

== Clinical Signs ==

== Clinical Signs ==

There may be mild clinical signs related to the respiratory tract such as nasal discharge or coughing and increased respiratory rate. The animal may be inappentant and lethargic for a short period.

There may be mild clinical signs related to the respiratory tract such as nasal discharge or coughing and increased respiratory rate. The animal may be inappetant and lethargic for a short period.

 

 

== Diagnosis ==

== Diagnosis ==

Virus isolation is diagnostic.  

Virus isolation is diagnostic.  

== Control ==

== Control ==

Control is achived by purchasing '''specific pathogen free (SPF)''' mice, which have been screened serologically as having not been exposed to many viruses and bacteria. This is obviously only avaliable in large scale laboratories.

Control is achieved by purchasing '''specific pathogen free (SPF)''' mice, which have been screened serologically as having not been exposed to many viruses and bacteria. This is obviously only available in large scale laboratories.

In the cases of an outbreak, the whole colony should be destroyed and disinfection and formalin fumigation should take place.

In the cases of an outbreak, the whole colony should be destroyed and disinfection and formalin fumigation should take place.

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Paterson, S (2006) '''Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets,''''' Blackwell Publishing ''

[[Category:Paramyxovirinae]] [[Category:Rodents]] [[Category:To_Do_-_Review]]

[[Category:Paramyxovirinae]] [[Category:Rodents]] [[Category:Expert_Review]]