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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
 
[[Image:IBR nasal cavity.jpg|thumb|right|200px|<small><center>IBR in nasal cavity (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)</center></small>]]  
 
[[Image:IBR nasal cavity.jpg|thumb|right|200px|<small><center>IBR in nasal cavity (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)</center></small>]]  
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BHV-1 infects the respiratory mucosal epithelial cells (intranuclear eosinophilic inclusion bodies) from nasal mucosa down to bronchioles, which leads to neutrophilic inflammation of varying severity.
 
BHV-1 infects the respiratory mucosal epithelial cells (intranuclear eosinophilic inclusion bodies) from nasal mucosa down to bronchioles, which leads to neutrophilic inflammation of varying severity.
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== Classification ==
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BHV's Baltimore Classification is I, dsDNA virus, and is part of the Herpesviridae family. It is an enveloped virus with icosahedral capsid symmetry.
    
== Clinical Signs ==
 
== Clinical Signs ==
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On microscopic examination of infected tissue, one will see intranuclear inclusion bodies, which are indicative of the virus.
 
On microscopic examination of infected tissue, one will see intranuclear inclusion bodies, which are indicative of the virus.
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Test for serum antibodies against IBR and re-test in 2-3 weeks time.
    
== Control  ==
 
== Control  ==
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<big><b>For more information see [[Bovine Herpesvirus 1]]. </b></big>
 
<big><b>For more information see [[Bovine Herpesvirus 1]]. </b></big>
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{{Learning
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|flashcards = [[Cattle Medicine Q&A 05]]
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== References ==
 
== References ==
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{{review}}
 
{{review}}
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==Webinars==
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<rss max="10" highlight="none">https://www.thewebinarvet.com/respiratory/webinars/feed</rss>
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[[Category:Respiratory_Diseases_-_Cattle]] [[Category:Expert_Review - Farm Animal]] [[Category:Respiratory_Viral_Infections]]
 
[[Category:Respiratory_Diseases_-_Cattle]] [[Category:Expert_Review - Farm Animal]] [[Category:Respiratory_Viral_Infections]]

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