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− | |q1=What causes Blue eye disease in pigs? | + | |q1=What causes ''Blue eye disease '' in pigs? |
− | |a1= Blue-eye paramyxovirus (BEP) - a negative sense single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus. | + | |a1= ''Blue-eye paramyxovirus (BEP)'' - a negative sense single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus. |
|l1=Blue Eye Disease#Introduction | |l1=Blue Eye Disease#Introduction | ||
|q2=What viruses are closely related to it? | |q2=What viruses are closely related to it? | ||
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|q3=What are the properties of this virus? | |q3=What are the properties of this virus? | ||
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− | * | + | *Mainly spherical but it is polymorphic |
− | * | + | *Enveloped - which is covered in surface projections |
*135-148nm by 257-360nm | *135-148nm by 257-360nm | ||
− | *buoyant density in sucrose gradients of 1.21 g/ml | + | *buoyant density in sucrose gradients of 1.21 g/ml. |
− | * | + | *Six structural proteins and the envelope nucleocapsid expresses hemagglutinin-neuraminidase and fusion and matrix proteins. |
− | * | + | *Resistant to actinomycin D and sensitive to chloroform, formalin and beta propiolactone. |
|l3=Blue Eye Disease#Introduction | |l3=Blue Eye Disease#Introduction | ||
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+ | |q2=What systems are affected by ''Blue eye disease''? | ||
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*Nervous systems | *Nervous systems | ||
*Reproductive systems | *Reproductive systems | ||
*Respiratory systems | *Respiratory systems | ||
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− | | | + | |q3=What ages of pigs are affected by this disease? |
− | + | |a3= All: | |
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*Piglets | *Piglets | ||
*Weaners | *Weaners | ||
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*Sows | *Sows | ||
*Boars | *Boars | ||
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− | | | + | |q4=What clinical signs are generally associated with ''Blue eye disease '' in all ages of pigs? |
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*Anorexia | *Anorexia | ||
*Weight loss | *Weight loss | ||
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*Neurological signs (tetraparesis, opisthotonus, dysmetria, proprioceptive disorders, tremors, nystagmus mydriasis, blindness, decreased or absent menace response) | *Neurological signs (tetraparesis, opisthotonus, dysmetria, proprioceptive disorders, tremors, nystagmus mydriasis, blindness, decreased or absent menace response) | ||
*Respiratory signs (tachypnea, dyspnea, and open mouthed breathing) | *Respiratory signs (tachypnea, dyspnea, and open mouthed breathing) | ||
− | | | + | |l4=Blue Eye Disease#Clinical Signs |
− | | | + | |q5=What clinical signs are associated with sows? |
− | | | + | |a5=In the first third of gestation: |
*Infertility | *Infertility | ||
*Reproductive failures | *Reproductive failures | ||
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*Small litters | *Small litters | ||
*Mummification | *Mummification | ||
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− | | | + | |q6=What clinical signs are associated with piglets and weaners? |
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Piglet and weaners: | Piglet and weaners: | ||
*Prostration | *Prostration | ||
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*Enlarged distended bladder | *Enlarged distended bladder | ||
*Constipation/reduction in faces or diarrhoea | *Constipation/reduction in faces or diarrhoea | ||
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− | | | + | |q7=What clinical signs are associated with boars? |
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*Male infertility | *Male infertility | ||
*Lack of libido | *Lack of libido | ||
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*Orchitis with epidydimitis | *Orchitis with epidydimitis | ||
*Swelling of the genitalia | *Swelling of the genitalia | ||
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− | | | + | |q8=What is the epidemiology of ''Blue eye disease''? |
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*Virus can be found in the axon of neurons | *Virus can be found in the axon of neurons | ||
*Original site of replication is thought to be the nasal mucosa and tonsils | *Original site of replication is thought to be the nasal mucosa and tonsils | ||
*It can be found in tissues (lung, liver, spleen, kidney, lymph node, heart and testis) | *It can be found in tissues (lung, liver, spleen, kidney, lymph node, heart and testis) | ||
− | *Hematogenous spread | + | *Hematogenous spread likely |
− | | | + | |l8=Blue Eye Disease#Epidemiology |
− | | | + | |q9=What is the distribution of ''Blue eye disease '' in pigs? |
− | | | + | |a9=The disease is economically important to Central Mexico and its states. |
− | | | + | |l9=Blue Eye Disease#Distribution |
− | | | + | |q10=What is the treatment for ''Blue eye disease''? |
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− | *No treatment is available for Blue eye disease | + | *No treatment is available for ''Blue eye disease'' |
*Supportive medication for respiratory and inflammatory disease should be administered | *Supportive medication for respiratory and inflammatory disease should be administered | ||
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− | | | + | |q11=How is ''Blue eye disease '' controlled? |
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*The disease is self limiting | *The disease is self limiting | ||
*Closed herds once infected will have sporadic outbreaks of the disease | *Closed herds once infected will have sporadic outbreaks of the disease | ||
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**All-in/all-out systems | **All-in/all-out systems | ||
**Good washing and disinfecting protocols | **Good washing and disinfecting protocols | ||
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− | | | + | |q12=Is ''Blue eye disease'' considered a zoonosis? |
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No | No | ||
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</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
+ | ==Further links== | ||
+ | [[Blue-Eye Paramyxovirus Flashcards| ''Blue-Eye Paramyxovirus'' Flashcards]] | ||
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+ | [[Blue-Eye Paramyxovirus| ''Blue-Eye Paramyxovirus'']] | ||
− | [[Category:Pig Flashcards]] | + | [[Category: Pig Flashcards]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:To Do - Jaimie Meagor]] |
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Revision as of 21:59, 28 June 2011
Question | Answer | Article | |
What causes Blue eye disease in pigs? | Blue-eye paramyxovirus (BEP) - a negative sense single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus.
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What systems are affected by Blue eye disease? |
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Link to Article | |
What ages of pigs are affected by this disease? | All:
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Link to Article | |
What clinical signs are generally associated with Blue eye disease in all ages of pigs? |
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Link to Article | |
What clinical signs are associated with sows? | In the first third of gestation:
In late gestation:
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Link to Article | |
What clinical signs are associated with piglets and weaners? | Piglet and weaners:
In piglets:
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Link to Article | |
What clinical signs are associated with boars? |
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Link to Article | |
What is the epidemiology of Blue eye disease? |
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Link to Article | |
What is the distribution of Blue eye disease in pigs? | The disease is economically important to Central Mexico and its states.
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Link to Article | |
What is the treatment for Blue eye disease? |
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Link to Article | |
How is Blue eye disease controlled? |
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Is Blue eye disease considered a zoonosis? | No |
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