Equine Abortion Flashcards
what is the name of the virus that causes equine abortion
EHV-1
what viral family does EHV-1 belong to
herpesviridae
what type of virus is EHV-1
DNA
enveloped
what is left in the nucleus when EVH-1 replicates
intranuclear inclusion bodies
what are the clinical signs of equine abortion
respiratory infection
abortion in pregnant mares
when would you expect to see an abortion in an infected mare
4 months
which complication with EVH-1 can result in fatal generalized disease
perinatal infection
what may also be present sporadically with an EVH-1 infection
encephalitis
what is a common sign of this virus myelopathy
urinary incontinence
how is EVH-1 transmitted
direct contact with nasal secretions or abortion material
where does EVH-1 replicate
upper respiratory epithelium
what carries EVH-1 through the body
migratory dendritic cells and macrophages into draining lymph nodes
what is used to diagnose EVH-1
specific PCR amplification
