Midterm 3 Flashcards
Influenza viruses are sensitive to detergents
True
Certain antiviral drugs can inhibit the influenza A virus neuraminidase activity
True
At least 16 different serotypes of Influenza A haemagglutinin are known so far
True
The AG structure of influenza viruses is very stable
False
Racing horses must be yearly vaccinated against equine influenza
True
In dogs mainly H3N8 strains cause influenza
True
Waterfowl are more sensitive to avian influenza than chicken and turkey
False
Highly pathogenic avian influenza strains may cause encephalitis in birds
True
The PPR is endemic in North and south america
False
The canine distemper virus can infect only dogs
False
The outcome of canine distemper virus infection is very much determined by the immune response of the dog
True
In utero canine distemper virus may result in abortion
True
The virulence of ND strains can be determined by sequence analysis of virus genes
True
ND virus cannot survive long in the environment
False
ND is typically vectored by ticks
False
Only inactivated vaccines can be used against ND virus
False
Parainfluenza 2 virus is frequent in the etiology of kennel cough
True
The natural hosts of hendravirus are flying foxes
True
Hendravirus can cause encephalitis in horses and humans
True
Avian metapneumovirus can cause respiratory signs and egg production problems
True
Porcine respiratory coronavirus infection usually provides cross-protection from transmissible gastroenteritis virus infections
True
Transmissible gastroenteritis virus can infect only swine
False
Bovine coronavirus may cause respiratory signs in calves
True
Canine alphacoronavirus type 2 may cause hemorrhagic disease in 1-2 month old pups
True