Encephalomyocarditis Virus Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What disease does the Encephalomyocarditis virus cause in pigs?			Link to Article
what type of virus is Encephalomyocarditis virus(EMCV)?	A single stranded RNA (ssRNA) virus		Link to Article
What are the properties of EMCV?	It is stable over a wide range of pH. The virus is ether-resistant It can be inactivated at 60°C for 30 minutes (although some are more thermally stabile).		Link to Article
What serological test can be performed for Japanese Encephalitis Virus?	Antibodies can be detected by ELISA or serum neutralisation		Link to Article
From where can viral antigen be demonstrated and with which tests?	Brain Placenta Foetus IFAT Avidin-Biotin immunostaining		Link to Article

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