Exam 2: Virology Flashcards
Neurotropic viruses in dogs include
Rabies, Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Herpes Virus
Of the neurotropic viruses in horses, which one is rarely neurotropic?
Equine infectious anemia viruses
What viral family does Canine Distemper belong to?
Paramyxovirus
What are the different cell types that can be infected by canine distemper virus?
Epithelial, lymphoid, astrocytes and oligodendroglial
What systems of the body does canine distemper virus affects?
the skin, respiratory tract, GIT, brain and urinary tract
Infection from Canine Distemper Virus can produce both intracytoplasmic and intranuclear inclusion bodies. When does infection occur?
Between 3-6 months of age after the maternal antibodies start decreasing
The pathogenesis of ________ virus is this:
Infection -> CNS (transported by lymphocytes, monocytes and platelets -> virus spreads in CSF leading to inflammatory and demyelinating lesions.
Canine Distemper Virus
(T/F) Canine distemper produces intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies only.
F, produces both intracttoplasmic and intranuclear inclusion bodies
By what cells is canine distemper virus carried to the CNS?
Lymphocytes, monocytes, and platelets
Name the clinical signs associated with canine distemper virus infections
Leukopenia, vomiting, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, coughing, hardening of nose and footpads
What may the demyelination progress to in canine distemper virus?
Necrosis and infiltration by gitter cells
True or false: diagnosis of canine distemper virus is by PCR or virus isolation
True
What viral family does the rabies virus belong to?
Rhabdovirus
True or false: rabies virus infects the cardiovascular system of all mammals, including humans
False, rabies infects the nervous system
What type of rabies is maintained in raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes?
Sylvatic rabies
