A.I., A.S.F., E.I.A. . Flashcards

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What is avian influenza?

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Viral disease of domesticated and wild fowl.

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What are the 2 forms of avian influenza?

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  1. Low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI).
  2. High-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
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How many viral subtypes of avian influenza are there?

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16 subtypes.

*Mutations in types 5 and 7 result in HPAI.

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What are the characteristics of LPAI?

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  1. Birds may be asymptomatic.
  2. If symptomatic, signs are typically due to respiratory disease and a drop in egg production.
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What are the symptoms of HPAI?

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  1. Multiple organ failure.
  2. High mortality rate.
  3. Sudden death.
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What is the treatment for avian influenza?

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Antibiotics for secondary bacterial infections.

*No approved antiviral treatment in birds.

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What are the prevention measures for avian influenza?

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Vaccines are available, but have to be used under direction of the state veterinarian.

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What are the control measures for avian influenza?

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  1. Mass depopulation in affected flocks.
  2. Strict biosecurity in domestic poultry (can easily spread in wild fowl).
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Is avian influenza zoonotic?

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Yes.
*Asian lineage is more severe in people than the North American lineage.

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What is African swine fever?

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A highly infectious and contagious viral disease of domestic and wild swine.

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What does African Swine fever result in?

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A hemorrhagic disease.

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Is African swine flu zoonotic?

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No.

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What are the 2 ways African Swine Fever is transmitted?

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  1. From wild swine to domestic swine via ticks.
  2. Oronasal route between swine, especially in domestic swine.
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What are the signs of African swine fever?

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  1. Peracute, sudden death.
  2. Hemorrhage (Reddening of body, ears, snout, bleeding from external orifices).
  3. Fever.
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What is equine infectious anemia?

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An infectious retrovirus in equids.

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How is equine infectious anemia transmitted?

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Biting flies (Horse and deer) and other vectors.

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What does equine infectious anemia result in?

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Anemia and thrombocytopenia.

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Can horses recover from equine infectious anemia?

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Yes.
*Can return asymptomatic and be a source of infection for other equids.

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What is the treatment for equine infectious anemia?

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No treatment or vaccine exists, only surveillance through an annual Coggins Test and isolation of infected equids at least 200 yards away from any other equids or euthanasia.