Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Quiz

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Which animals are susceptible to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)?

Horses and donkeys
Dogs and cats
Pigs and cattle (correct)
Sheep and goats

How many serotypes of FMD virus (FMDV) are there?

Seven (correct)
Three
Two
Ten

What is the preferred tissue for diagnosing FMD?

Blood from fatal cases
Epithelium from unruptured or freshly ruptured vesicles or vesicular fluid (correct)
Muscle tissue from infected animals
Myocardial tissue from live animals

Can infection with one serotype of FMDV confer immunity against another serotype?

<p>No, it cannot confer immunity against another serotype (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical signs of typical cases of FMD?

<p>Vesicular condition of the feet, buccal mucosa and mammary glands in females (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

A highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals, such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats. It is characterized by the formation of vesicles (blisters) on the mouth, feet, and teats.