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How is the RP virus related to other viruses?

  • It is related to the virus of avian flu
  • It is related to the virus of canine distemper (correct)
  • It is related to the virus of African swine fever
  • It is related to the virus of classical swine fever
  • How is RP virus infection usually introduced into a cattle herd?

  • Through contaminated water
  • Through direct contact with infected animals (correct)
  • Through contaminated air
  • Through contaminated feed
  • What is the most important disease of cattle worldwide?

  • Foot-and-mouth disease
  • Rift Valley fever
  • Rinderpest
  • RP virus infection (correct)
  • What are the symptoms of RP virus infection in cattle?

    <p>Fever, anorexia, lachrymation, and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of RP virus infection in the mouth of cattle?

    <p>Lesions with dribbling of saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of death in cattle infected with RP virus?

    <p>Vascular damage and severe disturbance in clotting and platelet aggregation mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pathogenesis of RP virus infection in cattle?

    <p>The virus proliferates throughout the lymphoid tissue and spreads via the blood to the mucosa of the GIT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the lesions found in the rectum of cattle infected with RP virus?

    <p>Congested, swollen mucosa with feces mixed with blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incubation period for foot-and-mouth disease in cattle?

    <p>A few hours to a few days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle?

    <p>Plentiful salivation and recumbent position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does foot-and-mouth disease affect the skin and mouth of cattle?

    <p>It causes formation of vesicles and ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the economic impact of foot-and-mouth disease on cattle?

    <p>Reduced working capacity and loss to hides and skin industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cattle's body does foot-and-mouth disease affect apart from the mouth?

    <p>Udder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the foot-and-mouth disease virus invade the cattle's body during pathogenesis?

    <p>It invades epithelial cells at the entry point, then reaches other mucous membranes and skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animals are mostly affected by foot and mouth disease (FMD)?

    <p>Cattle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is foot and mouth disease (FMD) primarily transmitted?

    <p>Ingestion of contaminated materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many immunological distinct serotypes of the foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus are known?

    <p>Seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

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