Toroviruses Flashcards

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What family do the Toroviruses belong to?	Coronaviridae		Link to Article
What type of viruses are Torovirusesand what are their properties?	Enveloped positive sense single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) viruses Pleomorphic 120-140 nm in diameter Relatively stable in acid or alkaline environment between pH 2.5-10.		Link to Article
What are the names given to toroviruses found in horses?	Equine torovirus (ETV) Prototype Berne virus		Link to Article
What are the names given to toroviruses found in cattle?	Bovine torovirus (BoTV) Prototype Breda virus		Link to Article
What species is the Torovirus found in?	Hosts include: Cattle Zebu Goats Horses Sheep Pigs Lagomorphs Rodents Domestic cats Humans		Link to Article
What are the clinical signs of the torovirus in cattle?	Inall ages of cattle it can cause: Diarrhoea Pyrexia Dehydration Lethargy Depression In calves it causes: Anorexia and mucoid faeces Neurological signs; generalised weakness, paralysis, inability to stand, trembling and sudden death. Respiratory problems such as laryngitis, tracheitis and pneumonia. Young, colostrum-deprived calves are particularly at risk.		[[ Toroviruses#Clinical Signs |Link to Article]]
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