Lecture 16/17 4/2/24 Flashcards
What are the characteristics of contagious ecthyma/orf?
-parapoxvirus
-goats and sheep
-direct contact
-highly resistant in environment; 7-10 yrs
-zoonotic
What is the epidemiology of orf?
-worldwide
-common in young with immune suppression, stress, or under-developed immune response
What are the clinical manifestations of orf?
-seen at mucocutaneous junctions
-infectious dermatitis
-papules/vesicles/pustular lesions
How is orf diagnosed?
-characteristic lesion
-PCR on scabs
What treatment and control measures are used for orf?
-supportive care only; no antivirals in food animals
-vaccination via scarification
-natural infection provides good immunity
What are the characteristics of enzootic nasal adenocarcinoma?
-retrovirus
-infectious, neoplastic nasal disease
-aerosol transmission
-sheep
What is the epidemiology of enzootic nasal adenocarcinoma?
-can be widespread in flocks
-sporadic occurences
What is the clinical manifestation of enzootic nasal adenocarcinoma?
-seen in mature animals
-nasal adenocarcinoma
-unilateral or bilateral discharge
-serous, mucoid, or purulent discharge with blood
-progressive inspiratory dyspnea
-facial deformity
What are the other differentials for an animal with the clinical signs of nasal adenocarcinoma?
-foreign body
-Oestrus ovis/nasal bots
-bact. infections
How is nasal adenocarcinoma diagnosed?
-not responding to treatment for other ailments
-histopath. and PCR following necropsy
How is nasal adenocarcinoma treated?
-supportive care
-culling, esp. in commercial situations
What are the characteristics of ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma?
-retrovirus
-infectious, neoplastic lung disease
-aerosol transmission
-sheep
What is the epidemiology of ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma?
-sporadic disease
-worldwide
What is the clinical manifestation of ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma?
-seen in mature animals
-afebrile
-resp distress
-crackles
-panting
How is ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma diagnosed?
-clinical signs
-thoracic ultrasound
-histopath. at necropsy
-main differential is OPP; must distinguish