Bornavirus Flashcards
Borna disease occurs in Africa, Asia and South America, but Europe is free
F
Central Europe: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Italy, France, Sweden
- USA
- Japan
Dyspnoea is the main clinical sign of borna disease
F
- CNS
Only horses are susceptible to Borna disease virus
F
- mammals
- birds
- reptiles (snake)
Borna disease virus is spreading from cell to cell
T
Mainly central nervous clinical signs can be seen in the case of Borna disease
T
- ataxia, balance
- paralysis
- lameness, death
The lethality of Borna disease is low
F (high)
Borna disease is widespread all over the world
F
Central Europe: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Italy, France, Sweden
- USA
- Japan
Pneumonia is the main clinical sign of Borna disease
F
Most animals showing clinical signs of Borna disease die due to it
T
Horse is the reservoir species of Borna disease virus
F
Shrew-mouse, rodents
Clinical signs of Borna disease appear very slowly
T
Dyspnoea, nasal discharge and cough are the main signs of Borna disease.
F
Borna disease causes dementia/CNS signs
T
Borna disease occurs mainly in the Far East
F
– Central Europe
Mainly central nervous clinical signs can be seen in the case of Borna disease
T
