Vesicular stomatitis fever
Definition:
Vesicular stomatitis fever is a infectious disease caused by Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), belong to the genus Vesiculovirus, within the family Rhabdoviridae and the order Mononegavirales of -ssRNA viruses. Clinical disease has been observed in cattle, horses, pigs and camel. The VSV is zoonotic and causes flu-like symptom. Encephalitis is rare but may occur in children. The transmission is more likely by trans-cutaneous or transmucosal route.
References:
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[1]. Balvinder Kumar, et al. Zoonotic Viral Diseases of Equines and Their Impact on Human and Animal Health. Open Virol J. 2018 Aug 31;12:80-98. [Content Brief]
[2]. J-H Sur, et al. Vesicular stomatitis virus infection and neuropathogenesis in the murine model are associated with apoptosis. Vet Pathol. 2003 Sep;40(5):512-20. [Content Brief]
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