African horse sickness

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Viral disease
Viral disease African horse sickness

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Dogs, Donkey, Equine, Ferret, Mouse

Associated Microorganisms

African horse sickness virus Cause

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

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Cough

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Conjunctivitis

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Pulmonary edema

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Respiratory distress

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Nasal discharge

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Collapse

Cyanosis

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Gingival cyanosis

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Supraorbital edema

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Subcutaneous edema

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Colic

Restlessness

Anorexia

Dyspnea

Diagnosis

Virus isolation in suckling mice

Virus isolation in Vero cell culture

Virus isolation in MS cell culture

Indirect fluorescent antibody test

Complement fixation test

Indirect immunofluorescence test

Direct immunofluorescence test

Neutralization test

Treatment

Symptomatic therapy

Fluid support

Prevention & Control

Quarantine

Vector control

Insect repellent application

Insecticide application

Night indoor housing

Polyvalent live attenuated vaccination

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