African Swine Fever Flashcards
what is referred to epidemic 1 of ASF
In 60s, endemic in Sardinia- Genotype 1
What is referred as Epidemic 2 of ASF?
07, Caucasus region- genotype 2
ASF found in which animals
wild boars & domestic pigs
ASFV name
Asfaviridae, asfavirus
ASF virus physical aspect
at least 24 genotypes, very big, many genes = many antigens
asfavirus way of infection
- some genes block interferon production & antiviral defense mechanism
- encodes prot of eukaryotic origin (difficult to differentiate from somatic cells)
-multiplication in macrophages (block of the IS) - prot: induction of Ab BUT none neutralizing ones!
what are the main problem the body encounters against ASFV
- interferon are blocked
- hidden from IS
- no neutralizing anitbodies
ASFV genome
Ds linear DNA: cytoplasmic inclusion body despite being DNA virus
ASFV polymerase
its own, can rep in vector AND swine
ASFV resistancy
enveloped BUT high resistance
60° for 30mins
what is the vector of ASFV
tick (biological vector)
Africa: transmission of ASFV
- tick-tick (vertical)
- tick-warthog (dead end host)
- tick-domestic swine
europe & asia, transmission of ASFV
Boar-pig, pig-pig, boar-boar, tick-pig
spreading of ASFV in europe & Asia
inf: saliva, nasal discharge (tick) shedding before CS (48hrs)
spreading: airport, raw meat, transport
lesser importance of tick in europe
mortality in acute ASF
100%
mortality in chronic ASF
<30%
what kind of cycle can be found between warthog- ticks and ticks-ticks?
Sylvatic cycle
both asymptomatic carriers (doesnt do anything)