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| − | |q1=What causes | + | |q1=What causes Blue eye disease in pigs? |
| − | |a1= | + | |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? | ||
|a2= | |a2= | ||
| − | * | + | *Mumps virus |
| − | * | + | *Simian virus 5 |
|l2=Blue Eye Disease#Introduction | |l2=Blue Eye Disease#Introduction | ||
|q3=What are the properties of this virus? | |q3=What are the properties of this virus? | ||
|a3= | |a3= | ||
| − | * | + | *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 | ||
| − | |q4=What systems are affected by | + | |q4=What systems are affected by Blue eye disease? |
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*Nervous systems | *Nervous systems | ||
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*Boars | *Boars | ||
|l6=Blue Eye Disease#Signalment | |l6=Blue Eye Disease#Signalment | ||
| − | |q7=What clinical signs are generally associated with | + | |q7=What clinical signs are generally associated with Blue eye disease in all ages of pigs? |
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*Anorexia | *Anorexia | ||
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*Respiratory signs (tachypnea, dyspnea, and open mouthed breathing) | *Respiratory signs (tachypnea, dyspnea, and open mouthed breathing) | ||
|l7=Blue Eye Disease#Clinical Signs | |l7=Blue Eye Disease#Clinical Signs | ||
| − | |q8=What clinical signs are associated with sows? | + | |q8=What clinical signs are associated with the virus in sows? |
|a8=In the first third of gestation: | |a8=In the first third of gestation: | ||
*Infertility | *Infertility | ||
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*Mummification | *Mummification | ||
|l8=Blue Eye Disease#Clinical Signs | |l8=Blue Eye Disease#Clinical Signs | ||
| − | |q9=What clinical signs are associated with piglets and weaners? | + | |q9=What clinical signs are associated with the virus in piglets and weaners? |
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Piglet and weaners: | Piglet and weaners: | ||
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*Swelling of the genitalia | *Swelling of the genitalia | ||
|l10=Blue Eye Disease#Clinical Signs | |l10=Blue Eye Disease#Clinical Signs | ||
| − | |q11=What is the epidemiology of | + | |q11=What is the epidemiology of Blue eye disease? |
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*The virus is spread via direct contact, fomites and possibly birds | *The virus is spread via direct contact, fomites and possibly birds | ||
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*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 likely | + | *Hematogenous spread is likely |
|l11=Blue Eye Disease#Epidemiology | |l11=Blue Eye Disease#Epidemiology | ||
| − | |q12=What is the distribution of | + | |q12=What is the distribution of Blue eye disease in pigs? |
| − | |a12=The disease | + | |a12=The disease appears restricted to Central Mexico and its states. |
|l12=Blue Eye Disease#Distribution | |l12=Blue Eye Disease#Distribution | ||
| − | |q13=What is the treatment for | + | |q13=What is the treatment for Blue eye disease? |
|a13= | |a13= | ||
| − | *No treatment is available for | + | *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 | ||
| + | *Euthanasia may be necessary for ataxic pigs. | ||
|l13=Blue Eye Disease#Treatment | |l13=Blue Eye Disease#Treatment | ||
| − | |q14=How is | + | |q14=How is Blue eye disease controlled? |
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*The disease is self limiting | *The disease is self limiting | ||
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**Good washing and disinfecting protocols | **Good washing and disinfecting protocols | ||
|l14=Blue Eye Disease#Control | |l14=Blue Eye Disease#Control | ||
| − | |q15=Is | + | |q15=Is Blue eye disease considered a zoonosis? |
|a15= | |a15= | ||
No | No | ||
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| − | [[Category: Pig Flashcards]] | + | [[Category:Pig Flashcards]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:CABI Flashcards]] |
| + | [[Category:Reproductive Diseases Flashcards]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Respiratory Diseases Flashcards]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Neurological Diseases Flashcards]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 9 September 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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Link to Article | |
| What viruses are closely related to it? |
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Link to Article | |
| What are the properties of this virus? |
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Link to Article | |
| What systems are affected by Blue eye disease? |
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| What are the wild and domestic hosts of this virus? | Domestic hosts include:
Wild hosts include:
Clinical signs are only seen in the pig, but antibodies can be detected in rabbits, rats, dogs and cats. |
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| What ages of pigs are affected by this disease? | All:
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| What clinical signs are generally associated with Blue eye disease in all ages of pigs? |
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| What clinical signs are associated with the virus in sows? | In the first third of gestation:
In late gestation:
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| What clinical signs are associated with the virus in piglets and weaners? | Piglet and weaners:
In piglets:
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| 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 appears restricted 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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Link to Article | |
| Is Blue eye disease considered a zoonosis? | No |
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