Bornaviridae Flashcards
1
Q
Who does it affect? Where? What??
A
HORSES in Europe!!!!! and sheep; SEVERE encephalomyelitis
2
Q
Does Borna affect sheep?
A
Yes
3
Q
T/F:
Bornaviridae is associated with behavioral and pyshchiatric changes in HUMANS
A
True!
4
Q
Borna Virus enters brain through what specifically?
A. Hematogenous spread B. Cranial Nerves C. Olfactory bulb via olfactory nerves D. Cribriform plate E. C and D
A
E.
5
Q
Joest- Degen bodies are what type of Inclusion bodies?
A. Eosinophilic, intracytoplasmic
B. Eosinophilic, intranuclear
C. Basophilic,, intracytoplasmic
D. Basophilic, intranuclear
A
B
6
Q
T/F:
Joest-Degen Bodies are pathognomonic for Borna Disease.
A
True!
7
Q
T/F:
Horses can survive Borna Disease, but may have permanent neurological damage.
A
True
