Lecture 22: Integrated micro Flashcards

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How was arborviral testing done in 1955

A

mouse inoculation, virus neutralization, HI

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how is arboviral testing done today

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PCR, IgM/IgG serologic tests, metagenomics

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3
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what are simbu viruses

A

orthobunyaviruses that includes schallenberg and akabane virus

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4
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what is Koch’s postulate

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  1. Identify agent in affected animals
  2. Isolate agent from affected animals and grow in pure culture
  3. Exposure healthy animals and confirm disease
  4. Recover agent from affected animals that were exposed
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5
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what species are susceptible to oropouche virus

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mice, guinea pigs, rabbits, capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, three-toed sloths, chicken embryos, insects

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6
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where was oropouche virus found

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central and South America

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7
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how is oropouche virus transmitted

A

culicoides paraensis

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