Poxviridae - Unclassfied Poxviruses Flashcards
1
Q
What is the etiology of Ulcerative Dermatosis of Sheep?
A
Caused by a virus antigenic ally similar to the ecthyma virus.
2
Q
How is UDS transmitted?
A
Damaged Skin
Coitus
3
Q
What is a clinical sign of UDS?
A
Ulcers with a raw crater that bleeds easily.
4
Q
What forms can UDS manifest as?
A
- Lip and leg ulceration
2. Venereal form
5
Q
Describe the lip and leg ulceration form of UDS.
A
Ulcers on chin, nose, and upper lip between the border of the lip and orifice
Foot ulcers between coronet and carpus.
6
Q
Describe the venereal form.
A
Ulceration of the prepuce, penis, or vulva.
Ulcers can extend to the glans-penis so the ram cannot breed.
Less seriouss in females.
7
Q
What is balanoposthitis?
A
Superficial necrosis of the skin of the mucosa of the prepuce and glans penis.
