Difference between revisions of "Rift Valley Fever Flashcards"
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*An epizootic is a new outbreak of a disease affecting a large number of animals within a region, often with the potential to infect humans. | *An epizootic is a new outbreak of a disease affecting a large number of animals within a region, often with the potential to infect humans. | ||
| − | *Rift Valley | + | *Rift Valley Fever epizootics infect up to 90% of a group in 5-15 year cycles |
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|q3=What are the vectors for Rift Valley Fever? | |q3=What are the vectors for Rift Valley Fever? | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 15 June 2011
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| What species can be infected by Rift Valley Fever? |
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| What is an epizootic and what are the features of Rift Valley Fever epizootic? |
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| What are the vectors for Rift Valley Fever? |
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| What is the common presentation of an epizootic? |
*Mortality in young and adult stock
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| When should live vaccines not be used and why? | They should not be given to pregnant animals due to their ability to cause abortion and neurological defects in lambs.
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| Which vaccine should be used in an epizootic? | Only live vaccines are effective during epizootics.
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