ASTROVIRIDAE Flashcards

1
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Genus

A

(Astra- Star)

  1. Avasta
  2. Mamastro
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2
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Morphology

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+ssRNA (linear)

- Non-enveloped

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3
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Resistance

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Good - PH resistant

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4
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Biological properties

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Baltimore IV
Stenoxen
- host specific
- self-limiting gastroenteritis

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5
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Antigenic properties

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Good antigens

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6
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Diagnostics

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Isolation - No CPE
IF
AGID
PCR

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7
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Avastrovirus

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  1. Chicken/Duck nephritis

2. Turkey astroviruses (PEMS)

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8
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Mamastrovius

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Bovine
Porcine - Pig
Ovine - Sheep
Feline

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