Schmallenberg Virus Flashcards
Schmallenberg virus causes disease only in Suffolk sheep breed
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Schmallenberg virus causes foetal damages in humans
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Schmallenberg virus causes foetal development problems more frequently in cattle than in
sheep.
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Schmallenberg virus is present worldwide
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Schmallenberg virus causes foetal damages in pigs
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Schmallenberg virus causes foetal damages in sheep
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Schmallenberg virius associated disease as 1st observed in 2011 in certain Western European
countries
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The Schmallenberg virus causes severe disease in humans
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The acute signs of Schmallenberg virus infection in cattle are fever and reduced milk
production
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Rodents are the reservoir hosts of Schmallenberg virus.
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In cattle Schmallenberg virus causes transient febrile disease with reduced milk production.
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The Schmallenberg virus is a zoonotic agent.
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Ticks are reservoirs and vectors of the Schmallenberg virus.
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Schmallenberg virus was transported to Europe from South-America.
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Schmallenberg virus emerged in Western Europe, in 2011, and spread rapidly in ruminants.
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In sheep the Schmallenberg virus mainly causes foetal malformations.
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Schmallenberg spread by midges vectors.
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No human case report on Schmallenberg virus.
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Pneumonia and abortion are the main signs of Schmallenberg virus infection in sheep.
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Midges are the main vectors of Schmallenberg virus.
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Signs of acute Schmallenberg virus infection in cattle are lower and reduced milk production.
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