Lecture 13 Flashcards
What is the definition of an emerging virus
Infections that have:
a) newly appeared in a population
b) increasing the incidence
c) geographic range
Where does parvovirus change
in the virus that allows a change in host
Where does Avian influenza H5N1 change
virus
Where does Filovirus change
Virus
Where does SARS coronavirus change
in epidemiology
Where does paramyxovirus change
Epidemiology
Where does Porcine circovirus 2 change
Recognition of a virus that was already present
Where does West Nile Virus change
Introduction of the pathogen into new areas and hosts
How is canine Parvovirus characterised
Diarrhoea, vomiting, anorexia, depression, lymphopaenia and dehydration
Does Parvo have a high mortality
Yes
What can infection of pregnant bitches result in
Intrauterine infection and myocarditis in the new born pups
Hows is Nipah virus transmitted
Flying foxes
How is Nipah virus transmitted from pig to pig
Through respiratory route
What is menangle virus characterised by
Reproductive failure
What does Hendra virus infect
Large fruit bats
