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Encephalomyocarditis Virus Flashcards (view source)
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|q1=What disease does the ''Encephalomyocarditis virus cause in pigs?
|q1=What disease does the ''Encephalomyocarditis virus'' cause in pigs?
|a1= Encephalomyocarditis. The disease affects the nervous, reproductive, respiratory and circulatory system of pigs.
|a1=Encephalomyocarditis. The disease affects the nervous, reproductive, respiratory and circulatory system of pigs.
|l1=Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction
|l1=Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction
|q2=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)?
|q2=What type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus'' (EMCV)?
|a2= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus
|a2= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus
|l2= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction
|l2= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction
|q3= What are the properties of EMCV?
|q3= What are the properties of EMCV?
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*It is stable over a wide range of pH.
*It is stable over a wide range of pH
*The virus is ether-resistant
*The virus is ether-resistant
*It can be inactivated at 60°C for 30 minutes (although some are more thermally stabile).
*It can be inactivated at 60°C for 30 minutes (although some are more thermally stabile)
|l3= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction
|l3= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction
|q4=Can the ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)infect humans?
|q4=Can EMCV infect humans?
|a4= Antibodies for EMCV have been found in humans but there are no reports that the virus causes human heart disease
|a4= Antibodies for EMCV have been found in humans but there are no reports that the virus causes human heart disease.
|l4= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction
|l4= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction
|q5=what are the hosts for (EMCV)?
|q5=What are the hosts for (EMCV)?
|a5= The domestic host for this virus is the pig and it is the most susceptible to EMCV infection. Other hosts include:
|a5= The domestic host for this virus is the pig and it is the most susceptible to EMCV infection. Other hosts include:
*Chimpanzees
*Chimpanzees
*Racoons
*Racoons
|l5= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Signalment
|l5= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Signalment
|q6=What are the clinical signs associated with (EMCV)?
|q6=What are the clinical signs associated with EMCV?
|a6= The disease causes:
|a6= The disease causes:
*High mortality in young pigs
*High mortality in young pigs
|l6= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Clinical Signs
|l6= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Clinical Signs
|q7=How is the virus believed to be spread?
|q7=How is the virus believed to be spread?
|a7= Throughh rodents (major reservoir of the disease)that can infect pigs directly or through diseased carcasses and contaminated feeds or water supplies.
|a7= Through rodents (major reservoir of the disease) - infecting pigs directly or through diseased carcasses and contaminated feeds or water supplies.
|l7= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Epidemiology
|l7= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Epidemiology
|q8=What is the distribution of ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)?
|q8=What is the distribution of EMCV?
|a8= Worldwide; cases were first reported in Central America, Florida and Australia
|a8= Worldwide; cases were first reported in Central America, Florida and Australia.
|l8= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Distribution
|l8= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Distribution
|q9=How can EMCV be diagnosed?
|q9=How can EMCV be diagnosed?
*Focal or diffuse accumulation of mononuclear cells
*Focal or diffuse accumulation of mononuclear cells
*Vascular congestion and oedema
*Vascular congestion and oedema
*Degeneration of the myocardial fibres with necrosis and occasional mineralization of necrotic heart muscle.
*Degeneration of the myocardial fibres with necrosis and occasional mineralization of necrotic heart muscle
Within brain tissue:
Within brain tissue:
*Congestion
*Congestion
*Perivascular infiltration (mononuclear cells)
*Perivascular infiltration (mononuclear cells)
*Neuronal degeneration
*Neuronal degeneration
Within foetuses:
Within foetuses:
*Nonsuppurative encephalitis
*Nonsuppurative encephalitis
*Regular use of disinfectants
*Regular use of disinfectants
|l13= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Control
|l13= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Control
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