ARTERIVIRIDAE Flashcards
1
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Genus
A
Arterivirus
2
Q
Morphology
A
Enveloped
+ ssRNA genome
3
Q
Recistance
A
Weak
4
Q
Biological properties
A
- Baltimore IV -
- Use sub-genomic mRNA
- No typical CPE
- Transmission – sexual or aerogenus
5
Q
Antigenic properties
A
Good antigens
No cross reactions
6
Q
Diagnosis
A
Clinical signs
Difficult to isolate
Histopathology, IF, RT-PCR
Indirect – ELISA
7
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Arterivirus genus
A
- Equine arteritis virus – (EAV)
- Affects capillaries of small arteries
=> abortion, respiratory symptoms
=>Stallions can become persistently infected- Virus shed via semen
- Porcine respiratory & reproductive syndrome (PRRS)
- Early abortion,
- infertility
- Respiratory systems – cyanosis – (Blue ear)