Equine Encephalomyelitis Flashcards
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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