Difference between revisions of "Bovine Leukaemia Virus Flashcards"
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| What are the two types of Bovine Leukaemia, which is most common and which carries the poorer prognosis? |
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| How can vets spread BLV infection? | By transferring contaminated blood between animals during surgeries, vaccinations and husbandry procedures such as dehorning.
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| What is the most common sign of early bovine lymphosarcoma? | Lymph node enlargement
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| What sequelae are thought to cause the sudden deaths seen in bovine lymphosarcoma? |
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| What is the clinical definition of Persistent lymphocytosis? | An increase in total lymphocyte count by three times the normal standard deviation, for at least three months.
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| What is the official standard test approved by most governments for screening of BLV? | Agar Gel Immunodiffusion (AGID)
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| What is found at post-mortem in cattle with BLV? | Multiple firm white tumours, in any organ, but most commonly the kidneys, thymus, liver, spleen and lymph nodes.
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