CCP, Bovine Rhinotracheitis, Rinderpest Flashcards
The causative agent of Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia
Mycoplasma capricolum subspecies capripneumoniae
Mycoplasma capricolum subspecies capripneumoniae was formerlyn known as?
Mycoplasma biotype F38
Mycoplasma biotype F38 belongs to which class of bacteria?
Mollicutes
Considered to be naturally susceptible domestic species of Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia
Goats
What is the main route of transmission of Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia?
Inhalation of infected aerosols
What is the main source of contamination of Contagious caprine pleuropneumonia?
Direct contact with affected animals
How long can Mccp survive in the external environment if not under cold, moist conditions?
3–14 days
What are some free radicals transmitted by metabolic activities of Mccp which can damage cilia or the membranes of cells?
Hydrogen superoxide and super oxide radicals
Name 3 other organs affected by Mccp
Joints
Eyes
Udder
Name the drug of choice for Mccp
Macrolides (esp tylosin)
Give two main reasons why microbiological diagnosis of CCPP is considered difficult
- Poor in vitro growth of Mccp
- Contamination of samples by other easily growing mycoplasmas
What is the most common form of IBV in feedlot cattle?
Respiratory form
What is the common form of IBV in breeding cattle?
Abortion, Genital infections
What do you call the genital infections caused by BHV-1 in cows?
Infectious pustular vulvovaginitis
What do you call the genital infections caused by BHV-1 in bulls?
Infectious pustular balanoposthitis
BHV-1 cause genital infections in cows and bulls how many days later after mating or close contact with an infected animal?
1–3 days
Which age groups are more at risk of BHV-1?
All ages.
What is the primary route of entry for the respiratory form of IBR?
Nasal cavity
What is the major means of BoHV-1 transmission in confined herds?
Aerosol transmission
Once BHV-1 has successfully invaded the respiratory and reproductive tracts, where will it be transported to establish lifelong latent infection?
Trigeminal and sacral ganglia
__________ nature of the herpes virus makes infected animals carriers of the virus throughout their lives
Latency
How long is the incubation period for the respiratory and genital forms of BHV-1?
2-6 days
What is the common name of Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis?
Red nose
