Astroviridae Flashcards
1
Q
Morphology
A
linear, +ssRNA genome
~30nm icosahedral capsid
non enveloped
2
Q
Resistance
A
good
3
Q
Biological properties
A
Baltimore V
stenoxen – host specific
self-limiting gastroenteritis
4
Q
Antigenic properties
A
good antigens
5
Q
Diagnosis
A
isolation – CPE dosent occur
IF
AGID
PCR
6
Q
Genus
A
Avastrovirus
Mamastrovirus genus
7
Q
Avastrovirus:
A
- Chicken nephritis
* Duck hepatitis (2), Turkey astroviruses (PEMS)
8
Q
Mamastrovirus genus
A
• Bovine-, porcine-, ovine-, feline-, human gastroenteritis