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What is veterinary virology the study of?

Viruses, bacteria, and fungal diseases

Viruses, fungal diseases, and parasites

Viruses, bacteria, and parasites

Viruses, prions, and viroids (correct)

Why is veterinary virology important?

Viral diseases cause high rates of morbidity and mortality in animals (correct)

It helps in understanding the structure of viruses

It helps in understanding the evolution of viruses

It helps in understanding the history of viruses

What is a characteristic of viruses?

They contain genetic material and are surrounded by a protein coat (correct)

They possess standard organelles

They are visible under a microscope

They are living entities

What is the significance of zoonosis?

It refers to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of viral diseases in animals?

They can lead to significant economic losses Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in dealing with viral diseases in animals?

They are difficult to diagnose and treat Signup and view all the answers

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Virology

Virology is the study of viruses, viral diseases, and viral infections.

Veterinary Virology

Veterinary virology is important because viral diseases cause high rates of morbidity and mortality in animals.
It can also significantly impact animal productivity and human health.
Viral diseases can cause tremendous economic losses and are difficult to diagnose and treat.

Definition of Viruses

Viruses are infectious entities.
Viruses contain a genetic material (either DNA or RNA) and are surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid.
In some cases, viruses have other layers of material such as lipids from the host cell membrane.
Viruses do not possess the standard organelles.