Paramyxoviridae Flashcards
Paramoxyviridae are ____ viruses in the environment
fragile
*don’t last long in environment
Most paramyoxviruses produce eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies, However _____ produces eosinophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies
Morbilivirus
Paramyxoviruses are ____ meaning they can assume different morphologial shapes
pleomorphic
What protein of Paramyxovirus contains the spike proteins and elicits neutralizing antibodies?
Hemagglutinin
What protein elicits neutralizing antibodies that prevent fusion of envelope with host cell membrane?
Fusion Protein
Every member of the family Paramyxoviridae causes _____
respiratory tract infection
What is the etiological agent of Bovine Parainfluenza Virus 3 disease?
Bovine Parainfluenza virus 3
Bovine Parainfluenza virus 3 belongs to genus ____
Respirovirus
Bovine parainfluenza virus 3 contributes to ____ fever
shipping
What is the etiological agent of Newcastle disease?
Avian paramyxovirus 1
What genus does Newcastle disease belong to?
Avulavirus
What are the hosts of Newcastle disease?
domestic and pet birds
Is there a vaccine for Newcastle disease?
Yes
Which species of bird is highly susceptible to Newcastle disease?
pigeons
What are the 3 strains of Newcastle disease and how virulent are they?
Velogenic- highly virulent
Mesogenic- moderatly virulent
Lentogenic- avirulent, used for vaccine
What are the two subtypes of disease in the Velogenic form?
Viscerotropic- hemmorhages
Neurotropic- respiratory and CNS system
What organ systems are affected by Newcastle disease?
Respiratory
Ailmentary
CNS
Is Newcastle disease reportable?
Yes
How is Newcastle disease controlled?
Quarantine and depopulation
What genus does Canine parainfluenza virus 5 belong to?
Rubulavirus
What does Canine parainfluenza virus 5 cause in dogs?
kennel cough