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Virology-Herpesviridae
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 3
06/01/2012

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Term
alpha herpes viruses =
Definition
BHV 1, 2, & 5
EHV 1, 3 & 4
caprine herpes virus
FHV1
Term
gamma herpesvirus =
Definition
bovine malignant catarrhal fever
alcelaphine herpes virus 1
BHV 4
EHV 2 & 5
Term
herpes genome =
Definition
dsDNA

LARGEST genome >70genes
-Unique long segment
-Unique short segement
-terminal repeats
-internal repeats
Term
herpes ENV?
Definition
yes, with glycoprotein peplomers that guide cell virus interactions and mediate ENV fusion
Term
herpes capsid?
Definition
icoshaedral
Term
Unique regions of herpes dsDNA code for...
Definition
...large no.s of structural proteins and many of the enzymes involved in viral replication
Term
immunity to herpes virus =
Definition
1. neutralisign Ab and ADCC
2. IFn alpha virus spread (inhibit infection and replication but promote latent infection)
3. cyttotoxic Tcells clear infection
Term
evasion of hosts immunity by herpes virus =
Definition
1. virus proteins not expressed on cell surface
2. IFN induced latency
3. block Ag processing and MHC mediated killing
4. virokines eg viral IL10 - reg cytokine =turns down/limits immune exposure
5. chemokine binding viral proteins = inhibti chemotaxis
Term
herpes infects cell by fusion with cell mb and then where does dsDNA go?
Definition
into host cell nucleus as an episome (circular dsDNA)
Term
phased gene expression in lytic herpes infection =
Definition
1. alpha proteins (early genes that shut off host transcription fatcors) 2. beta proteins (some involved in DNA synth and concatamer production, inhibti alpha protein production) 3. gamma proteins (structural proteins, virus assembled)
Term
what cells do you commonly get latent infection in?
Definition
nerves
Term
what blockes virus early promoters and thereofre blocks cellular apoptosis?
Definition
latency proteins
miRNA
IFN (as inhibits replication of virus)
Term
miRNA =
Definition
microRNA = regulates gene expression
Term
lytic cycle can be induced in latent herpes infection by...
Definition
...
transcription factors (eg glucocorticoids - dexamethasone)
stress
activators of cAMP eg forskolin
Term
imp latency transcript =
Definition
antisense to early gene transcripts = stops virus replictaion and protein synth
Term
alpha herpes is lytic in...
Definition
...epi cells
Term
alpha herpes is latent in...
Definition
...nerves
Term
spread of alpha herpes =
Definition
req close physical contact (is contagious) as doesnt survive well in enviro
Term
reactivation and shedding of virus caused by...
Definition
...stress
Term
herpes dz more severe in...
Definition
...young and immunosupressed
Term
herpes infection in preg animal =
Definition
some can cross placenta and cause abprtion
Term
BHV 1 =
Definition
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
Term
clinical signs of IBR
Definition
- rhinotracheitis
-fever
-serous nasal discharge
-cough
-conjunctivitis
-discharge becomes purulent with epi ulceration
-may cause abportion (viraemia - cross placenta - abortion)
-can cause generalized dz ig get viraemia - encephalitis in calves (as young dont have as gd IFN response = no latent infection in nerves = fatal

Can cause genital infection
-pustular vulvovaginits & balanoposthitis
-cows may concieve to infected bulls (abortions rare if ever!)
Term
latent BHV 1 infection occurs in...
Definition
...trigeminal nerves or if genital infection sacroiliac plexus
Term
spread of BHV1 =
Definition
venereal
shed in nasal secretions
Term
explain shipping fever complex and the incr of BHV 1 spread
Definition
incr stress due to transport = incr shedding of BHV 1 in nasal secretions = incr spread
Term
BHV 1 predisposes to...
Definition
...pneumnia (secondary infection)
Term
caprine herpes virus =
Definition
related to BHV 1
similar range of resp symptoms
conjunctivitis
abortion
Term
dx of BHV 1 (alpha herpes viruses)
Definition
1. virus isolation from nasal or vag swab in virus transport media
2. fluorescent Ab test
3. serology -Ab titre
4. PCR :)
Term
BHV 2 =
Definition
bovine mammilitis
Term
optimum replication of BHV 2 =
Definition
35C (below body temp = targets skin)
Term
BHV 2 targets
Definition
skin
Term
BHV 2 causes
Definition
ulcerative skin lesions on udder and teats
pseudo-lumpy skin dz (generelised lesions over body)
Term
endemic BHV 2 =
Definition
cow got latent BHV 2, preg + stress = reactivates BHV 2 = infect sucking calfs mouth = viraemia and latency in nerves
Term
BHV 2 occurs in what parts of the world?
Definition
temperate areas such as the UK
Term
contagious =
Definition
spread dz by direct or indirect contact
Term
infectious =
Definition
capable of causing infection
Term
how can you tell diff between pseudo-lumpy skin dz from BHV 2 and pox virus infection? (as their clinical signs are v similar)
Definition
pox virus causing lumpy skin dz is not found in UK
Term
pseudo-lumpy skin dz associated with
Definition
transmission by biting insects
Term
pseudo-lumpy skin dz most commonly seen in what areas of the world
Definition
subtropical

but has been seen in UK
Term
BHV 4 infection =
Definition
genital infection
Term
BHV 4 causes
Definition
postpartum metritis
decr fertility
Term
transmision of BHV 4 =
Definition
vertical (maternal to fetal)
Term
BHV 5 causes
Definition
encephalomyelitis in young calves
Term
BHV 5 occurs when
Definition
mgmt is poor
Term
is BHV 5 in UK?
Definition
not been recorded but probs have it in UK, just not been recorded
Term
vacc against BHV?
Definition
temp attenuated intranasla or systemic vacc
Term
how does BHV temp attenuated vacc work?
Definition
too hot = virus disassembles and cant reassemble

too cold = virus cant disassemble = cant infect host cell and can only grow in upper nose where its cold enough
Term
downfall of BHV vacc =
Definition
dont prevent infection with wild type BHV

but does prevent development of dz

=cant eradicate virus with vacc
Term
BHV vacc freq used with...
Definition
...PI3 (peptidase inhibitor 3 = antibacterial)
...RSV (resp syncytial virus)
...or BVDV
Term
resistance /protection occurs how long after BHV vacc?
Definition
24hrs therefor egd idea if some of herd infected, vacc the rest of herd straight away to try and protect the rest of herd
Term
what EHVs are qu similar to BHV 1 but not as pathogenic?
Definition
EHV 1 & 4
Term
EHV 1 causes
Definition
fever
serous nasal discharge which becomes purulent
will cross placenta and cause abortion or still births
perinatal infection (around time of birth) = severe generalised dz and death in foals
myeloencephalitis
Term
most common EHV =
Definition
EHV 4
Term
EHV 4 causes
Definition
less pathogenic dz than EHV 1
frequently subclinical
Term
lytic replication of EHV 4 is restricted to...
Definition
...oropharynx and URT
Term
majority of EHV 4 cases seen in...
Definition
...young stock
Term
EHV 1 infects...
Definition
...URT and endothelial cells (once viraemia occured)
Term
latent EHV 1 infection in....
Definition
...nerves
Term
shedding of EHV 1 occurs...
Definition
...in stressed horse or preg mare
Term
when should you vacc horses to protect against EHV?
Definition
b4 goes to stud farm
Term
do outbreaks more commonly occur in EHV 1 or 4?
Definition
EHV 1, as there is lower prevelance of EHV 1 = less carrier animals = less immunity = outbreaks of EHV 1 more likely to occur as animals more susceptible to EHV 1
Term
aborted fetuses infected with EHV =
Definition
-scattered cellular necrosis
-nuclear inclusion bodies
-EHV 1 Ags

lesions are moe associated with resp system in stillbirths
Term
myeloencephalitis due to EHV 1 =
Definition
-can be sporadic or epidemic
-signs = ataxia (mild (and recover) to severe-paralysis of limbs and progress to recumbancy and death)
-only endotheliotropic strains can cause this
-asscoiated with thrombosis, vasculitis, hypoxic necrosis of neuronal tissue
-virus not always isolated from lesions
-dz can occur in vacc horses and is more likely to occur in carrier horses
-can get perivascular cuffing
-
Term
dx of EHV =
Definition
1. immunohistology to see EHV 1 Ags
2. serology - distinguish between EHV 1 and 4 and ID carriers in unvacc animals
2. virus isolation
3. PCR - can distinguish neurotropic strains
Term
tx of EHV =
Definition
acyclovir (inhibits DNA pol irreversibly) - in late lytic replictaion wirus relies on own wiral DNA pol
Term
how successful has acyclovir been?
Definition
v successful for txing cold sores in ppl, variable results from horse trials
Term
EHV vacc?
Definition
combined vacc containing EHV 1 and 4
Term
recommended who gets EHV combined vacc?
Definition
all horses at risk including preg mares to decr shedding

hogh levels of protective maternal Abs means foals shouldnt be vacc until 5months old
Term
EHV 3 causes
Definition
coital exanthema (skin rash)

genital infection - relatively mild
Term
EHV 3 transmitted...
Definition
...venereally
Term
prevelance of EHV 3 =
Definition
EHV 3 much more common than dz (v widespread virus but only see clinical cases now and then)
Term
FHV 1 =
Definition
cat flu
Term
prevelance of FHV 1 =
Definition
approx 50% of feline URT dzs caused by FHV1 9other half caused by calici virus
Term
how can you tell FHV 1 and FCV apart?
Definition
dx test eg PCR

also FCV tends to cuase more ulcers and conjunctivitis (but to know for sure need to do dx test)
Term
clinical signs of FHV 1
Definition
CATS UP TO 1yr old
-fever
-nasal discharge
-slaivation
-keratitis/corneal ulcers

OLDER CATS
-subclinical to mild dz

KITTENS
-sever rhinotracheitis bronhcitis and pneumonia

PREG QUEEN
-abortion
Term
vacc against FHV1?
Definition
temp attenuated intransal or parenteral
Term
CHV 1 causes
Definition
genital dz
keratitis/conjunctivitis
severe resp syndrome of dogs in kennels (associated with corona virus)
acute generalised infection of puppies - haemorhagic necrotic lesions in liver, lungs and kidneys
Term
prevelance of CHV1 =
Definition
rare
Term
gamma herpes is latent in...
Definition
...lymphoid cells (t or bcells)
Term
gamma herpes virus is lytic in...
Definition
...epi cells
Term
alcephaline herpes virus 1 =
Definition
bovine malignant catarhhal fever in cattle cograzing with wild animals eg in zoo or africa

or occurs when cattle and deer in UK grazing in close association with sheep (espec suring lambing)
Term
ovine herpes virus 2 latent infection is in...
Definition
...t cells
Term
signs of ovine herpes virus 2 =
Definition
assymptomatic!
Term
ovine herpes virus 2 lutic infection in...
Definition
...resp epi cells
Term
spread/infection of gamma herpes virus occurs by...
Definition
...inhaltion or ingestion
Term
incubation period of gamma herpes =
Definition
3wks
Term
infection of CD8+Tcells with gamma herpes =
Definition
widespread prolif of Tcells bt dont make IL2 so eventually Tcells die. B4 they dies they release cytokines = dmaging inflam response = leisons in all lymphoid tissue and enlargement of lymph glands

upreg of inflam cytokines and down reg of IL2
Term
clinical signs of gamma herpes =
Definition
-necrotic lesions at mucosal surfaces, GIT and resp tract in kidneys
-fever
-depression
-diarrhoea
-opthalmia (inflam of eye)
-profuse nasal and occular discharge
-nervous symptoms
-death in approx 1wk (as no real immune response)
-some cases may partially recover but are weak and have artherosclerosis and occular lesions
-uvieits and cornela oedema with malignant catarrh
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