Monoengaviridales - Bornaviridae Flashcards

1
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Genus

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Bornavirus genus

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Morphology

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-ssRNA genome, helical capsid, enveloped, big

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3
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Resistance:

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Weak

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4
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Reservoirs:

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shrews, rodents

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5
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Found where?

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only in restricted areas: Europe (Japan?)

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antigenic properties

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good antigens

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Diagnosis

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  • clinical signs, histopathology lesions (nuclear inclusions)
  • RT-PCR, IF
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8
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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)

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9
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Bornavirus genus:

Avian bornaviruses

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Parrot proventricular dilatation disease

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