Monoengaviridales - Bornaviridae Flashcards
1
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Genus
A
Bornavirus genus
2
Q
Morphology
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-ssRNA genome, helical capsid, enveloped, big
3
Q
Resistance:
A
Weak
4
Q
Reservoirs:
A
shrews, rodents
5
Q
Found where?
A
only in restricted areas: Europe (Japan?)
6
Q
antigenic properties
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good antigens
7
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Diagnosis
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- clinical signs, histopathology lesions (nuclear inclusions)
- RT-PCR, IF
8
Q
Bornavirus genus:
Borna disease
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encephalitis, encephalosis in horse (forget to chew and swallow -> staw to death), cattle, dog, (human - same DNA sequence, but not sure about origin)
9
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Bornavirus genus:
Avian bornaviruses
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Parrot proventricular dilatation disease