Capripoxvirus Epidemiology Quiz

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What is the incubation period of sheeppox and goatpox?

16-18 days

20-22 days

12-14 days (correct)

7-10 days

Which form of the disease has a mortality rate that may reach 50%?

Indigenous animal form

Benign form in adults

Non-contagious form

Malignant form in young animals (correct)

Where do lesions occur in the benign form of the disease?

On the lips, oral mucosa, teats, and udder

Only on the lips and oral mucosa

Under the tail only (correct)

On the buccal mucosa only

Which organ can show severe lesions in the malignant form of sheeppox and goatpox?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

What are the main modes of spread of Capripoxvirus?

Contact, aerosol, and flies Signup and view all the answers

Which animals are more susceptible to sheeppox and goatpox?

Non-indigenous animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the family of the organism responsible for Contagious Ecthyma?

Poxiviridae Signup and view all the answers

How long can scabs from lesions caused by Contagious Ecthyma remain infective in the environment?

Several weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body do the first lesions of Contagious Ecthyma typically develop?

Oral mucocutaneous junction Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical recovery period for sheep infected with Contagious Ecthyma?

3 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if lesions from Contagious Ecthyma develop on the teats of ewes?

Mastitis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of the malignant form of Contagious Ecthyma in sheep?

Oral vesicles extending down the gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical sign observed in goats affected by the disease described?

Multifocal lesions Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical size range of the lesions observed in affected goats?

2-7 cm in diameter Signup and view all the answers

What is the common outcome for goats infected with this disease?

Resolution within 3-6 weeks without treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended regarding treatment for this disease?

Removal of scabs and application of ointments or astringent lotions Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic method involves examining formalin-fixed lesions microscopically?

Histology Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature seen microscopically in the hyperplastic epithelium of affected goats?

Eosinophilic cytoplasmic inclusion bodies Signup and view all the answers