Astroviridae Flashcards

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Morphology

A

linear, +ssRNA genome

~30nm icosahedral capsid

non enveloped

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2
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Resistance

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good

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Biological properties

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Baltimore V

stenoxen – host specific

self-limiting gastroenteritis

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4
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Antigenic properties

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good antigens

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5
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Diagnosis

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isolation – CPE dosent occur
IF
AGID
PCR

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6
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Genus

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Avastrovirus

Mamastrovirus genus

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Avastrovirus:

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  • Chicken nephritis

* Duck hepatitis (2), Turkey astroviruses (PEMS)

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Mamastrovirus genus

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• Bovine-, porcine-, ovine-, feline-, human gastroenteritis

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