Adenoviridae (Exam 2) Flashcards
What is the general structure of adenoviridae?
Non-enveloped
Icosahedral symmetry
Double-stranded
Linear DNA genome
Pathogens of mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish
How do adenoviruses replicate?
Entry via endocytosis
DNA transport to nucleus
Early mRNA transcription
Early protein translation
DNA genome synthesis
Late mRNA transcription
Late protein translation
Assembly
Exit by lysis
What viruses are included in the genus mastadenoviruses?
Canine adenovirus-1
Canine adenovirus-2
Equine adenovirus-1,2
Other adenoviruses of mammals
What are the symptoms caused by canine adenovirus-1?
Infectious canine hepatitis (ICH)
“Blue eye,” corneal edema
Encephalitis (fox, bear, skunk)
(Type III hypersensitivity)
What is the host range of canine adenovirus-1?
Canidae (dogs, foxes, wolves, coyotes)
Mustelidae (skunks, badgers, ferrets, mink, otters)
Ursidae (back, grizzly, polar, sun bears)
How is canine adenovirus-1 transmitted?
Ingestion or inhalation of virus present in urine, feces, and saliva of infected animals
How is canine adenovirus-1 shed?
Virus persists in kidneys and is shed in urine of survivors for prolonged periods, up to 6 months post-infection
What is the incubation period of canine adenovirus-1?
4 to 9 days for acute disease
What is the range of clinical presentations of canine adenovirus-1?
Inapparent infections
Respiratory disease (kennel cough), pneumonia
Peracute disease: sudden death
Acute disease: severe, generalized disease, fulminate hepatitis, enteritis, encephalopathy, mortality in puppies up to 100%
Immunopathologic disease: anterior uveitis, “blue eye,” glomerulonephritis
What are the clinical signs of acute ICH in the dog?
Fever
Leukopenia
Conjunctivitis, oculonasal discharge
Abdominal pain
Jaundice
Anemia, pale mucous membranes
Increased clotting time
Petechial hemorrhages
DIsseminated intravascular coagulation
What is the pathogenesis of IHC?
Ingestion, inhalation
Replication in tonsils, peyer’s patches
Viremia
Infected endothelial cells resulting in vasculitis, DIC, hemorrhage
Infects hepatocytes resulting in necrosis, hepatitis, jaundice, increased clotting time
Infects kidneys resulting in nephritis, shedding of virus in urine
What samples should be taken when diagnosing canine adenovirus-1
Urine sample
Also whole blood (b/c viremia)
What is the pathogenesis of “blue eye”?
Immunopathologic consequence observed in recovery phase 8-12 days post-infection with CAV-1 or vaccination with MLV CAV-1
Virus-antibody complex formation
Deposition in the capillaries of the ciliary body
Impedes corneal fluid flow
Corneal edema
How is canine adenovirus-1 prevented and controlled?
Vaccination with CAV-2 in the core vaccine for dogs
Rare disease in the US
Occurs in unvaccinated puppies
Prolonged shedding of CAV-1 by survivors
Lifelong immunity following natural infection
What symptoms are caused by canine adenovirus-2?
Mild to inapparent respiratory disease, tonsilitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia (uncommon)
What is the host range of canine adenovirus-2?
Canidae
How is canine adenovirus-1 transmitted?
Same as CAV-1
Ingestion or inhalation of virus present in urine, feces, and saliva of infected animals