Glanders disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Glanders disease ?
A
It is a fatal infectious and notifiable disease of equines including horses, donkeys etc
2
Q
Is it a viral disease ?
A
NOO , Bacterial
3
Q
What has been done by Govt to prevent this disease ?
A
Ministry of Agri and Farmers Welfare has released ELISA kits
4
Q
What are ELISA kits ?
A
Enzyme linked Immune Sorbent Assay - These kits are for Glanders and Equine Infectious Anaemia
5
Q
Is Equine Infectious Anemia bacterial disease ?
A
NOO , this is caused by Retrovirus
6
Q
Are these notifiable diseases ?
A
YESS both , they have to be reported to the Govt
