Lecture 22: Integrated micro Flashcards
1
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How was arborviral testing done in 1955
A
mouse inoculation, virus neutralization, HI
2
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how is arboviral testing done today
A
PCR, IgM/IgG serologic tests, metagenomics
3
Q
what are simbu viruses
A
orthobunyaviruses that includes schallenberg and akabane virus
4
Q
what is Koch’s postulate
A
- Identify agent in affected animals
- Isolate agent from affected animals and grow in pure culture
- Exposure healthy animals and confirm disease
- Recover agent from affected animals that were exposed
5
Q
what species are susceptible to oropouche virus
A
mice, guinea pigs, rabbits, capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, three-toed sloths, chicken embryos, insects
6
Q
where was oropouche virus found
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central and South America
7
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how is oropouche virus transmitted
A
culicoides paraensis