Calciviruses Flashcards
Viral resp diseases IV
1
Q
Structure ?
A
(+) ssRNA
non-enveloped
one structural protein
difficult to grow in culture
2
Q
name the most important calciviruses
A
feline calcivirus
rabbit haemorrhagic fever virus (RHFV)
3
Q
feline calcivirus clinical signs
A
fever
lethargy
conjunctivitis
nasal and ocular discharge
vesicles and ulcers in oral cavity/resp tract/conjunctiva
multusystemic
4
Q
Diagnosis ?
A
PCR
5
Q
RHFV clinical signs
A
sudden death
congestion, oedema, haemorrhage
