Equine Influenza Flashcards
what viral family does equine influenza belong to
orthomyxoviridae
what type of virus is equine influenza
segmented RNA
enveloped
what are the outcomes of infection of equine influenza
dry, hacking cough
fever
conjunctivitis
serous nasal discharge
what is the incubation period of equine influenza
1-2 days
how long is recovery
2-3 weeks
true or false:
prolonged fever in pregnant mares can result in abortion
true
where does the virus replicate
epithelial cells of the upper and lower respiratory tract
what is not common to see with influenza
secondary infections
what immunoglobulin is believed to be most relevant
IgA
what does equine influenza need to be differentiated from
equine herpesvirus 1 & 4
EVA
adenovirus
rhinovirus
what test can be done to diagnose influenza
RT-PCR
how influenza controlled
vaccines
