Epi midterm 1-from the top part 1 Flashcards
Drinking water cannot transmit infective agents since it is hypoosmotic
false
In the case of iatrogenic infections, the infective agents are transmitted by the veterinarian.
true
Intra uterine infection does not occur since the placenta protects the fetus
false
In the case of cyclozoonosis arthropods are responsible for maintaining the infection.
false
An euryxen agent can infect several host species.
true
In the case of a local infection the site of entry and the lesions are at the same place.
true
The incubation time is the time between the appearance of the clinical signs and death of the animal.
false
When the clinical signs disappear, shedding the agent is finished.
false
In the case of an abortive infection no clinical signs will be seen.
true
In the case of latent infection only mild clinical signs will be seen.
false
Subunit vaccines contain only antigens of the agents.
true
Certain diseases can be eradicated with generation shift.
true
Canine adenovirus serotype-1 may cause encephalitis in certain carnivore hosts.
true
Dogs carry Canine adenovirus serotype-1 usually in the spleen.
false
Only inactivated vaccines are available against Infectious Canine Hepatitis infections.
false
Infertility and abortions are the most significant signs of Bovine adenovirus infections.
false
Avian adenoviruses spread both vertical and horizontal.
true
Adenoviruses may cause hydropericardium syndrome in chicken and in geese.
true
Egg Drop Syndrome usually appears in the beginning of the laying season.
false
The Turkey Hemorrhagic Enteritis and the Marble Spleen Disease are caused by the same virus.
true
Feline panleukopenia is present worldwide.
true
Feline panleukopenia may be caused by Canine parvoviruses.
true
Aleutian mink disease virus induces enteritis in older mink.
false
Inactivated vaccines are used against Aleutian mink disease.
false
The primary site of replication of the Derzsy ́s disease virus is the gut.
true
Infection below 5 weeks of age result in severe clinical signs of the Derzsy ́s disease.
true
Hemorrhagic enteritis and nephritis of geese is only prevalent in France.
false
Infection of day-old chickens with the Chicken Infectious Anemia virus leads to immune suppression.
true
Porcine circoviruses are responsible for a variety of clinical conditions.
true
Porcine circovirus replicates in the myocardium of the fetus.
true
Porcine circoviruses cannot be responsible for reproductive disorders.
false
Porcine circoviruses cause severe hemorrhagic diseases in pigs.
true
Herpesvirus infections frequently result in latent virus carry.
true
Herpesviruses are strong antigens; therefore, single vaccinations provide life-long
protection.
false
Antibodies against Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis Virus (IBRV) might be detected in the milk.
true
The most frequently used eradication strategy for IBRV is selection with the help of vaccines.
true
The Bovine Herpes Mammillitis virus causes lesions on the skin of the milker ́s, therefore, it is a zoonotic agent.
true
Goats are the reservoir hosts of the Malignant Catarrhal Fever virus.
false
Convalescent swine are life-long carriers and potential shedders of Aujeszky’s disease
virus.
true
Swine are immunized against the Aujeszky’s disease virus usually with gE-negative marker vaccines.
true