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Epi PQ FINAL Virology > Equine Encephalomyelitis > Flashcards

Equine Encephalomyelitis Flashcards

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Horse encephalomyelitis viruses are transmitted by ticks

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Abortion is the main clinical sign of togavirus infection results in abortion of horses

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The leading clinical sign of togavirus infection is the frothy nasal discharge

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Togavirus infection in horses results in hepatitis

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In the geographic distribution of equine togavirus migratory birds have an important role

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Rodents serve as reservoirs for the Western equine encephalomyelitis virus

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Rodents serve as reservoirs for Venezuelan horse encephalomyelitis virus

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Equine encephalomyelitis viruses are zoonotic

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Equine encephalomyelitis viruses can cause asymptomatic infections

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Horses encephalomyelitis vaccines defend against African horse sickness (cross protection)

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Birds serve as reservoirs for the Eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus

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Equine encephalomyelitis viruses can cause lameness in horses

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Birds serve as reservoirs for Venezuelan horse encephalomyelitis virus

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Western equine encephalitis causes the highest mortality

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Equine encephalitis can be diagnosed easily by gross pathology

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In Venezuelan horse encephalitis enteric symptoms can be observed too

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Recovery from equine horse encephalitis induces immunity that lasts only 1 year

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Equine encephalitis vaccines are available only for humans

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An early sign of Eastern encephalomyelitis is biphasic fever

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Eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus infects only horses

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Mosquitoes are the principle vectors of equine encephalomyelitis viruses

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Equine encephalomyelitis can cause abortion in human

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Wild birds are involved in the transmission cycle of eastern equine encephalomyelitis

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Ticks are involved in the transmission cycle of EEE

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25
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In endemic countries vaccines are available against equine viral encephalomyelitis

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Some strains of Venezuelan horse encephalitis virus can be transmitted from horse to other
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Vaccination of horses in the Americas is used to prevent togavirus infections.

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The Equine encephalitis virus may cause abortion.

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The Eastern Equine Encephalitis is present in Japan and Korea.

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Mosquitoes are the principal vectors of the Western Equine encephalitis.

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No characteristic gross pathology lesions are seen in Equine encephalitis caused by
Togaviruses.

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Eastern, Western and Venezuelan Equine encephalitis viruses are zoonotic agents.

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Togaviruses caused encephalomyelitis of horses occurs frequently worldwide.

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The host range of horse encephalomyelitis togaviruses is wide.

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American horse encephalomyelitis most frequently cause clinical signs is birds, horses and
humans.

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Humans are not susceptible to horse encephalomyelitis togaviruses.

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American horse encephalomyelitis viruses represent several types and subtypes.

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Vectors of American horse encephalomyelitis Togaviruses are mosquitoes

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Main means of control of American Horse encephalomyelitis are mosquito control and
vaccines.

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Vaccines cannot be used to prevent Togaviruses caused encephalomyelitis of horse

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An early sign of Eastern encephalomyelitis is biphasic fever.

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Mainly ticks are the vectors of Equine encephalomyelitis viruses.

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Serological cross-reactions are seen between certain encephalomyelitis viruses.

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Equine encephalomyelitis viruses cause disease in horse populations worldwide.

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Equine encephalomyelitis outbreaks are usually emerging in summer or rainy seasons.

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After recovery from acute viral encephalomyelitis permanent lesions may remain in horses.

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The equine encephalomyelitis viruses are zoonotic agents.

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Togavirus infections can unambiguously be diagnosed based on clinical signs and pathology.

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In Europe vaccination of horses against equine encephalomyelitis is compulsory.

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Togavirus infection results in abortion of horses

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Horse encephalitis occurs only in America

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