WFSC 301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Zoonosis, Vertically Transmitted Infection, Bighorn Sheep
13 Apr 2017
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Different serotypes have been discovered all over the world (24) Rst con ned to africa outbreak in europe killed many sheep. Ticks and sheep keds can also transfer the virus. Virus can be found in semen but sexual transmission is not common. Edema, hemorrhage, and ulceration of mucosa throughout body. Tongue becomes blue or purple and hangs out of mouth. Deer: non-speci c signs: fever, severe depression, anorexia, and loss of fear of humans. Lesions typically can be seen in the mucosa of the gastrointestinal lining. Bluetongue virus can be found in blood from living animals or in spleen, lumph node. Reduce exposure to biting midges during outbreaks or in endemic region.
