Difference between revisions of "Encephalomyocarditis Virus Flashcards"
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|q1=What disease does the ''Encephalomyocarditis virus cause in pigs? | |q1=What disease does the ''Encephalomyocarditis virus cause in pigs? | ||
| − | |a1= | + | |a1= Encephalomyocarditis. The disease affects the nervous, reproductive, respiratory and circulatory system of pigs. |
| − | Encephalomyocarditis | ||
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| − | The disease affects the nervous, reproductive, respiratory and circulatory system of pigs. | ||
|l1=Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | |l1=Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | ||
|q2=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)? | |q2=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)? | ||
|a2= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus | |a2= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus | ||
| − | |l2= | + | |l2= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction |
|q3= What are the properties of EMCV? | |q3= What are the properties of EMCV? | ||
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*It can be inactivated at 60°C for 30 minutes (although some are more thermally stabile). | *It can be inactivated at 60°C for 30 minutes (although some are more thermally stabile). | ||
|l3= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | |l3= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | ||
| − | |q4= | + | |q4=Can the ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)infect humans? |
| − | |a4= Antibodies | + | |a4= Antibodies for EMCV have been found in humans but there are no reports that the virus causes human heart disease |
| − | |l4= | + | |l4= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction |
| − | |q5= | + | |q5=what are the hosts for (EMCV)? |
| − | |a5= | + | |a5= The domestic host for this virus is the pig and it is the most susceptible to EMCV infection. Other hosts include: |
| − | * | + | *Chimpanzees |
| − | * | + | *Monkeys |
| − | * | + | *Elephants |
| − | * | + | *Lions |
| − | * | + | *Squirrels |
| − | |l5= | + | *Mongooses |
| + | *Racoons | ||
| + | |l5= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Signalment | ||
| + | |q6=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)? | ||
| + | |a6= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus | ||
| + | |l6= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | ||
| + | |q7=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)? | ||
| + | |a7= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus | ||
| + | |l7= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | ||
| + | |q8=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)? | ||
| + | |a8= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus | ||
| + | |l8= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | ||
| + | |q9=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)? | ||
| + | |a9= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus | ||
| + | |l9= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | ||
| + | |q10=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)? | ||
| + | |a10= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus | ||
| + | |l10= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | ||
| + | |q11=what type of virus is ''Encephalomyocarditis virus''(EMCV)? | ||
| + | |a11= A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus | ||
| + | |l11= Encephalomyocarditis Virus#Introduction | ||
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| + | *High mortality in young pigs | ||
| + | *Reproductive failures in breeding females | ||
| + | *Piglets suffer from myocarditis, encephalitis and sudden death due to myocardial failure | ||
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</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 30 June 2011
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What disease does the Encephalomyocarditis virus cause in pigs? | Encephalomyocarditis. The disease affects the nervous, reproductive, respiratory and circulatory system of pigs.
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| what type of virus is Encephalomyocarditis virus(EMCV)? | A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus
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Link to Article | |
| What are the properties of EMCV? |
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Link to Article | |
| Can the Encephalomyocarditis virus(EMCV)infect humans? | Antibodies for EMCV have been found in humans but there are no reports that the virus causes human heart disease
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Link to Article | |
| what are the hosts for (EMCV)? | The domestic host for this virus is the pig and it is the most susceptible to EMCV infection. Other hosts include:
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Link to Article | |
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