Togaviridae.

Question 1

Togaviruses cause encephalomyelitis in Eq in E- Asia + in Australia only.

Answer 1

F.

Question 2

Several Togaviruses are zoonotic agents.

Answer 2

T.

Question 3

An early sign of Eastern encephalomyelitis is biphasic fever.

Answer 3

T.

Question 4

ø vaccines are available against Togaviruses.

Answer 4

F.

Question 5

Mainly ticks are the vectors of Eq encephalomyelitis viruses.

Answer 5

F.

Question 6

Serological cross- reactions are seen between certain encephalomyelitis viruses.

Answer 6

T.

Question 7

EEEV infects only Eq.

Answer 7

F.

Question 8

Mosquitoes are the principle vectors of Eq encephalomyelitis virus.

Answer 8

T.

Question 9

Eq encephalomyelitis viruses cause disease in Eq populations worldwide.

Answer 9

F.

Question 10

Eq encephalitis outbreaks are usually emerging in summer/ rainy seasons.

Answer 10

T.

Question 11

After recovery from acute viral encephalomyelitis permanent lesions may remain in Eq.

Answer 11

T.

Question 12

The Eq encephalomyelitis viruses are zoonotic agents.

Answer 12

T.

Question 13

Togavirus infections can unambigously be diagnosed based on CS + pathology + pain.

Answer 13

F.

Question 14

In Europe vaccination of Eq against Eq encephalomyelitis is compulsory.

Answer 14

F.

Question 15

Wild birds are involved in the transmission of cycle of EEE.

Answer 15

T.

Question 16

Ticks are involved in the transmission cycle of EEE.

Answer 16

F.

Question 17

Viral Eq encephalomyelitis is usually diagnosed on the basis of CS.

Answer 17

F.

Question 18

In endemic countries vaccines are available against Eq viral encephalomyelitis.

Answer 18

T.