Caliciviridae Flashcards
1
Q
Morphology
A
+ssRNA genome
~40nm icosahedral capsid
non enveloped
2
Q
Resistance
A
good
3
Q
Biological properties
A
Baltimore IV. – subgenomic mRNAs
stenoxen - propagation in species specific tissue cultures → RHD: in vitro not possible to propagate
CPE: lysis
4
Q
Antigenetic properties
A
good antigens
5
Q
Diagnosis
A
• clinical signs • isolation if possible • AGID, IF, EM serology: AGID, IIF PCR
6
Q
Genus
A
Vesivirus genus
Lagovirus genus
Norovirus genus
Sapovirus genus
7
Q
Norovirus genus
A
(Norwalk)
Norwalk, Hawaii, Mexico, Southampton viruses
→ human food-borne gastroenteritis
(food poisoning)
8
Q
Lagovirus genus
A
(Lagomorpha – rabbit, hare)
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD)
9
Q
Sapovirus genus
A
Sapporo, Huston, London, Manchester, Parkville viruses
→ human food-borne gastroenteritis
(Food poisoning)