Epi midterm pastQ from bottom part 1 Flashcards
Using hyperimmune sera is usually not justifiable
True
Cattle should be immunized against Malignant Catarrhal Fever virus
False
Antibacterial treatment is used in order to prevent secondary bacterial infections
True
Asymptomatic infections cannot be manifest.
False
In the case of latent infection no clinical signs can be seen
False
Meat is never involved in transmission of infections since fermentation of meat kills
agents.
False
In the case of tolerated infection the animals shed the agent.
True
The Swine Inclusion Body Rhinitis virus may cause reproductive problems in sows
True
During a tolerated infection the animals are seropositive.
False
In case of subclinical infection the animals can shed the agent.
True
In case of latent infection the animals shed the agent.
False
Infection cannot happen through water since bacteria and viruses are inactivated in water.
False
Human can be infected Myxomatosis
False
Human can be infected with Orf.
True
Human can be infected by Parapoxvirus.
True
Humans can be infected with swine pox.
False
All Poxviruses induce long-lasting immunity.
False
Lesions due to Orf, typically appear on the muco-cutaneous junction.
True
Neonatal lambs are susceptible to Orf, as they have no maternal immunity.
True
Orf affects sheep flocks and goat herds, mainly young lambs and kids.
True
Orf is a rare disease of sheep flocks and cattle herds.
False
The following viruses can infect humans: Parapoxvirus and Orf.
True
Myxomatosis causes no viraemia in cotton tail rabbits.
True
Myxomatosis causes benign localized skin lesion in cotton tail rabbits.
True
Conjunctival or respiratory form of Myxomatosis are atypical.
True
Typical form of Myxomatosis presents with gelatinous swellings, “lion head” and cold-like
symptoms.
True
Only domestic rabbits are susceptible to Myxomatosis.
False
The cutaneous form of Fowl pox is benign.
True
Swine poxvirus infection might cause death in newborns.
True
Swine poxvirus infection can be transmitted by arthropods.
True
Swine poxviruses affects only pigs and grows only on porcine tissue.
True
Swine poxvirus infection gives lifelong immunity.
True
Diarrhea and nasal discharge are common in Pigeon herpesvirus infections.
True
Pigeon herpesvirus has the highest mortality in day-old pigeons.
False
Pigeon herpesvirus infection is related to Marek’s disease.
True
Pigeon herpesvirus causes conjunctivitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis and diarrhea in the acute
stage.
True
Pigeon herpesvirus infections mainly affect young pigeons.
True
Conjunctivitis is a frequent sign of Duck Plague
True
Duck Plague is more severe in wild birds than domestic ducks.
False
In most cases the Duck Plague disease remain symptomless
False
Depression, respiratory signs and bloody diarrhea are main signs of Duck Plague.
True
Duck Viral Enteritis can affect all age groups.
True
Duck Plague is a disease of young ducks only.
False
Duck Plague also affects geese.
True
Duck Plague virus causes high mortality in both old and young birds.
False
Duck Plague only causes disease in ducks and geese.
False
Duck Plague only causes hepatitis in young ducks
False
Duck Plague is an outbreak of Avian influenza in ducks, with a host-adapted version of the
virus.
False
Duck Plague virus can “settle” in wild ducks.
True
Duck Plague/Duck viral Enteritis vaccination is not needed as clinical signs are mild.
False
Vaccines containing a live attenuated strain can be used for prevention against Duck
Plague.
True
Duck Plague/Duck viral Enteritis clinical signs in young ducks are only seen in birds up to
4 weeks of age
False
Duck Plague/Duck viral Enteritis cause high mortality in all ages.
False
The incubation time of Marek’s disease is 1-2 days.
False
The neurological form of Marek’s disease has an en-masse appearance
False
The acute form of Marek’s disease is characterized by tumor development.
True
Highly virulent Marek’s disease viruses may break through vaccine induced protection.
True