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What family of virus is African Swine Fever?

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Asfarviridae

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What is the biological vector of African Swine fever?

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Ornithodoros moubata

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What are the clinical signs of African Swine Fever?

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Fever
Disseminated hemorrhaging
high mortality

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How is African Swine Fever diagnosed?

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PCR is the gold standard

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What is the treatment for African swine fever?

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There is no specific treatment available

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Is there a vaccine for African Swine Fever

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No currently effective

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What is the prognosis of acute African Swine Fever?

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100%

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What does the chronic form of ASF produce?

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Necrotic skin lesions

Respiratory disease

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Is ASF zoonotic?

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NO

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What does disease control of ASF involve?

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Early detection
Laboratory diagnosis
Strict sanitary measures

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What does FAD stand for?

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Foreign Animal Disease

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What does PRRS stand for?

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Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome

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PRRS is a viral disease characterized by what?

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Reproductive impairment or failure in breeding

Respiratory disease

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What is the most economically significant disease to affect the US swine production?

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PRRS

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What family is the PRRS virus in?

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Arterivirus

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What is highly infectious but not highly contagious?

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PRRS

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Replication of PRRS is primarily seen in what?

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Lymphoid tissues

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Can PRRS cross the placenta?

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Yes

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What are the clinical signs of PRRS

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Asymptomatic 
Anorexia
Fever
Lethargy
Depression
Respiratory distress
Vomiting
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What are the respiratory signs of PRRS?

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Pneumonia
Sneezing
Expiratory dyspnea

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How is PRRS diagnosed?

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Clinical signs and history

ELISA is most common

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Is there treatment for PRRS?

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No specific treatment

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Is there a vaccine for PRRS?

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Yes a modified live vaccine

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What is s DNA herpes virus that can cause convulsions and intense itching?

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Pseudorabies

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Pseuodorabies is know as what in other species?
Mad itch
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Who is the only natural host of pseuodorabies?
Swine
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Pseudorabies can infect most mammals, these are the dead-end host, what happens to them once infected?
Dead in 2-3 days
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How is pseudorabies diagnosed?
Suspected based on reproductive failure in sows | Serology, virus, isolation and PCR
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Is there treatment for pseudorabies?
No
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Is there a vaccine for pseudorabies?
Yes, a very effective vaccine. IM modified live Intranasal piglets 1-7 days old Produces positive blood sample
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What is the prognosis of pseudorabies?
Very poor | Almost always fatal
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What diseases are of concern in the wild of hawaii
Pseudorabies Leptosporosis Brucellosis
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What is a contagious and fatal disease that affects the respiratory, nervous and digestive systems of birds and poultry?
Virulent Newcastle Disease
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What are the clinical signs of virulent newcastle disease?
``` Sudden death Irregular/difficult breathing Greenish watery diarrhea Weakness Torticollis ```
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What is torticollis?
Turning of the head
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Newcastle virus is often misdiagnosed as what?
Avian influenza | Laryngotracheitis
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Is there a treatment for Newcastle virus
No Antibiotics can be prescribed to prevent secondary infection Separation
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What is the prognosis of NewCastle disease?
Mortality rate up to 100%
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What is the mortality rate in vaccinated chickens?
30-60%
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Is there a vaccination for Newcastle Disease?
Yes Intranasal or Intraocular Via drinking water
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Does the vaccine protect against infection?
No
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Is Newcastle disease zoonotic?
Yes
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What are the symptoms of Newcastle disease in people
Eye inflammation | Mild fever-like symptoms
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Is Newcastle disease caused by eating poultry in people?
No | Handling infected birds transmits the disease
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The ELISA test detects NDV in what?
Chicken embryos and tissues
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What is also known as avian pox or bird pox?
Fowl pox
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How is fowl pox transmitted?
Contact with skin lesions Aerosol from scab shed Mosquitos, biting insects
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What are the two different forms of fowl pox?
``` Wet pox (Diphtheritic) Dry pox ```
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Dry pox causes lesions where?
``` Any non-feathered areas Comb Wattle Legs Eye region ```
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The wet pox causes what?
Slightly elevated white opaque nodules on mucous membranes
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What are the clincial signs of fowl pox?
``` Scab like lesions on unfeathered areas Nasal discharge Closure of one or both eyes Weight loss Low water consumption Respiratory difficulty Lesions on internal organs ```
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What are the main species affected by fowl pox?
Chickens and turkeys
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How is fowl pox diagnosed?
``` Clinical signs Histopathology of lesions Virus isolation ELISA Fluorescent antibody tests ```
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Is there a vaccination for fowl pox?
Yes | Recombinant and live modified
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Is there treatment for fowl pox?
No | Broad spectrum antibiotic to reduce secondary bacterial infection
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What is the mortality rate of wet and dry pox?
Wet pox is 50% | Dry pox is 1-5%
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Is fowl pox zoonotic?
No
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What is Avian influenza caused by?
Orthomyxoviridae virius | Type A influenza virus
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What species are affected by avian influenza?
Wild aquatic birds (naturally) Turkeys & chickens Horses, whales, pigs, humans Ducks
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How is avian influenza transmitted?
Fecal oral transmission
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What is the mortality rate of avian influenza?
100% within a few days
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What are the clinical signs of avian influenza?
``` Sudden death Cessation of egg laying Respiratory signs Increased lacrimation Edema of the head and face Cyanosis Diarrhea Ataxia Tremoring Rales ```
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What species are considered reservoirs of avian influenza?
Dabbling ducks | Wild aquatic birds
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How do you diagnose avian influenza?
Clinical signs Virus isolation Serology (AGID or ELISA) Necropsy
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How is Avian influenza treated?
Supportive care and vaccination
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Which version of Avian influenza causes no symptoms or mild disease?
Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza
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What version of Avian influenza causes severe disease and high mortality in infected poultry, up to 90% to 100% mortality?
Highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Can low pathogenic turn into highly pathogenic?
Yes
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Is avian influenza zoonotic?
Yes

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