Encephalomyocarditis Virus Flashcards

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.		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
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		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: Chimpanzees Monkeys Elephants Lions Squirrels Mongooses Racoons		Link to Article

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