Bornaviridae Flashcards
1
Q
What type of genome does bornaviridae have?
A
-ssRNA
2
Q
Does bornaviridae viruses have an envelope?
A
YES
3
Q
What shape is the capsid of bornaviridae? How does this compare to rhabdoviridae viruses?
A
Spherical
4
Q
How is bornaviridae transmitted?
A
Direct and indirect contact with nasal/oral secretions and urine.
5
Q
What does bornaviridae do to all mammals?
A
It causes neurological syndromes.
6
Q
What is the clinical presentation of bornaviridae in a Cat? Horse? Human?
A
Cat: staggering disease
Horse: Meningoencephalomyelitis Human: Bipolar and major depression
