Foot and Mouth Disease

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Viral disease
Viral disease Foot and Mouth Disease

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Birds, Buffalo, Camel, Capybara, Cats, Cattle, Dogs, Elephants, Goat, Human, Pig, Poultry, Rodents, Sheep and Goat, Ungulates, Wild ruminants

Associated Microorganisms

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus Cause

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

Required

Depression

Inappetence

Polydipsia

Milk production decrease

Stomatitis

Required

Nasal discharge

Hypersalivation

Required

Lip smacking

Vesicle

Required

Erosion

Required

Ulcer

Lameness

Required

Recumbency

Mastitis

Abortion

Infertility

Dyspnea

Anemia

Hypertrichosis

Panting

Myocarditis

Claw sloughing

Sudden death

Headache

Nausea

Diagnosis

Virus isolation

Complement fixation test

Polymerase chain reaction

ELISA

Neutralization test

Fluorescent antibody technique

Cell culture inoculation

Experimental transmission in mice

Experimental transmission in guinea pigs

Treatment

Intravenous glucose solution

Broad-spectrum antibiotics

Protective dressing of oral and foot lesions

Systemic antiviral therapy

Mild disinfectant application

Prevention & Control

Quarantine

Movement restriction

Vaccination

Disinfection

Slaughter and disposal

Market closure

Import prohibition

Sentinel testing

Ring vaccination

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