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

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nucelocapsid of paramyxoviridae =
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helical
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paramyxoviridae ENV?
Definition
yes with small peplomers
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genome of paramyxoviridae =
Definition
-ssRNA
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name 3 paramyxoviridae virus of imp
Definition
1. Canine distemper virus ( a morbillivirus)
2. Bovine syncitial resp virus (a pneuomovirus)
3. Parainfluenza
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canine distemper virus (CDV) nucleocapsid =
Definition
helical with -ssRNA and a L RNA pol
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m protein in lipid ENV of CDV imp for
Definition
creating outward budding of mb at end of replictaion
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on ENV of CDV =
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F peplomer
Haemagluttin (HA) R
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F peplomer =
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mediated mb Fusion between virus and host
Also mediates fusion between cells = mutlinucleated structures of many ohst cells fused together = syncytia
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HA R of CDV binds to what on host cell?
Definition
SLAM/CD150 on activated lymphocytes, monocytes and RBCs

SLAM = surface lymphocyte activating molecule
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CDV -ssRNA coding regions =
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6-10 coding regions spaced along -ssRNA each with a signal/non-coding region of intitiation, cap, termination and polyadenylation (addition of polyA tail)
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CDV copies more structural or NSPs?
Definition
structural (at 5' end)
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CDV enters host cell by...
Definition
...adhesion of HA R and SLAM and fusion via f peplomer
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CDV leaves host cell via...
Definition
...budding from cell surface
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CDV spread in body via...
Definition
..viraemia in activated lymphocytes ...cell to cell fusion using f peplomer (= infect non-lymphocytes)
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CDV infection occurs via...
Definition
...aerosol infection, infects URT lymphocytes and tonsils (NOT epi)
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24-48hrs after CDV infection =
Definition
infection of LNs
cough
+/- conjunctivitis
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Day 4-6 of CDV infection =
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primary viraemia
pyrexia
spread of CDV to lymphoid organs
cough
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day 8-10 of CDV infection =
Definition
secondary viraemia
pyrexia
infection of non-lymphocytes by cell to cell fusion (f peplomer) = FATAL - pneumonia, catarrhal secretions, gastroenteritis
Term
either get recovery from CDV infection or 20-60days into CDV infection =
Definition
gradual de-myelinating encephalitis (virus broken down endothelium = spread among neruones by cell to cell fusion) =
-tremors
-convulsions
-death :(
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CDV dz severity depends on...
Definition
virus strain
host sp
age
immune status
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mortality of CDV =
Definition
30-40%
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in old dogs can get what kind of CDV infection that is V RARE?
Definition
encephalitis persistant non-productive infection of neruone

CDV present in neurones but not replicating
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dx of CDV =
Definition
1. culture on buffy coat lymphocytes with mitogen (induces mitosis). Need stimulated lymphocytes so they express SLAM
2. syncytia formation down EM
3. immunofluorescence
4. virus neutralistaion
5. RT-PCR (BUT virus may mutate = false - result)
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immunity against CDV =
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1. neutralising Ab against HA and f peplomer
2. ADCC (NK cells or C' lysis) - Abs detect infected cells with viral peplomers on surface
3. cytotoxic t cell - tagerts nuceloprotein (most abundant protein virus makes)
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what is correlated with survival of CDV infection survival?
Definition
an incr in neutralising Ab to a titre of 1:100 by day 10 (B4 secondary viraemia)
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recovery from CDV =
Definition
lifelong immunity
Term
CDV vacc?
Definition
live attenuated (grown in cell culture or egg adapted and loose ability to bind to SLAM)
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how long are puppies protected by maternal Abs?
Definition
up to 12 wks - this will inhibit vacc (but not measles vacc)
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how long are puppies protected by maternal Abs?
Definition
up to 12 wks - this will inhibit vacc
Term
how long are puppies protected by maternal Abs?
Definition
up to 12 wks - this will inhibit vacc
Term
how long are puppies protected by maternal Abs?
Definition
up to 12 wks - this will inhibit vacc
Term
CDV vacc?
Definition
live attenuated (grown in cell culture or egg adapted and loose ability to bind to SLAM)
Term
puppies protected by maternal Abs from CDV for how long?
Definition
12wks - this will inhibit CDV , but NOT measles vacc (measles vacc can cross protect puppies in presence of maternal Abs)
Term
Name a Pneumovirus
Definition
Bovine resp syncytial dz (BRSD)
Term
BRSD often occurs in...
Definition
...old cattle, calves, sheep and goats
Term
BRSD causes...
Definition
...mild resp dz in old acttle
...more severe dz in claves - brinchitis, interstitila pneumonia, emphysema
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BRSD is worse in sheeps and goats that are...
Definition
...young or on 1st time of infection
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genome of BRSD =
Definition
-ssRNA with RNApol
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peplomers of BRSD =
Definition
f peplomer
G peplomer (adhesion peplomer)
Term
what BRSD proteins are transcribed the most?
Definition
NSPs1 and 2

(few copies of peplomers and RNA pol are made)
Term
spread/ infection of BRSD =
Definition
aerosol
Term
BRSD infects...
Definition
...resp epi
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BRSD infects...
Definition
...resp epi
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spread in body of BRSD =
Definition
lateral spread by luminal budding and cell fusion/syncytia
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most pathology seen with BRSD is due to...
Definition
...strong inflam response (can be fatal)
Term
reverse genetics =
Definition
mutant virus created
-change virus by taking things away, find out role of diff parts of virus
-can make vacc via reverse genetics
Term
NSPs 1 & 2 are essential for...
Definition
...pathogenesis

(NOT essential for replication in vitro)
Term
NSPs 1 & 2s actions =
Definition
block IFN induction and action
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vacc of BRSD using reverse genetics =
Definition
NSP 1 & 2 deletion mutant BRSD virus is able to infect calf but is non-pathogenic = gd way to attenuate BRSD
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F peplomer mediates ...
Definition
...virus entry ans syncytia
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F peplomer is cleaved by...
Definition
...host cell proteases
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F peplomer directly activates...
Definition
...inflam by binding to Toll R 4 = activates bacterial inflam response (wrong type of inflam response! :()
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toll R 4 =
Definition
part of innate immune system that detects bacterial LPS
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virokinin =
Definition
27aa fragment of F protein
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virokinin causes...
Definition
...bronchoconstriction and eosinophil recruitment ( gd for para NOT viruses :() = allergic response
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G peplomer of BRSD binds to...
Definition
...heparin

(heparin inhibits vlood caogulation)
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are NSPs and Gpeplomer essential for in vitro replication?
Definition
no
Term
forms of g peplomer =
Definition
mb anchored
secreted
Term
anchored g peplomers essential for...
Definition
...in vivo infection (but if only got anchored g peplomers = only affects nasopharynx = non-pathogenic)
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soluble/secreted g peplomer is essential...
Definition
...in causing bronchopneumonia/pathogenesis
Term
dx of BRSD =
Definition
1. virus isolation from lung wash samples
2. culture shows syncytia and intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies
Term
DdDx from bovine P13 by
Definition
immunofluroescence
Ag capture ELISA serology
RT-PCR
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natural immunity against BRSD =
Definition
short lived (only transient secretory IgA response)

Therefore reinfection is common

IgG response remains for months-yrs but in wrong place to stop infection = not helpful

CD 8+ cytotoxic Tcells
Term
vacc against BRSD?
Definition
1. formulain inactivated virus vacc
2. modern vacc.'s
Term
problem with formulain inactivated virus vacc =
Definition
causes more severe dz! :(

enhances inflam and immune complexes - lots of eosino for allergic or para infections = no help for viral infection
cuases C' fixation of infected cells and surrounding normal cells
causes Th2 response = wrong response to combat viral infection
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modern BRSD vacc's =
Definition
1. inactivated cell culture with Quil A - produce Ab response against F peplomer
2. live attenuated IM vacc
3. recombinant NSP 1&2 knockout virus = gd solid protection against dz but doesnt get rid of virus completley
Term
parainfluenza virus causes
Definition
mild URT dz
Term
repeated infection of parainfluenza?
Definition
yes
Term
sp affected by parainfluenza?
Definition
wide range
yearling cattle and sheep = most affected
Term
how does parainfluenza bind to host cells?
Definition
HA and NA nind to sialic acid
Term
peplomers of parainfluenza =
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f peplomer = can cause syncytia
Term
NSPs of parainfluenza =
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inhibit IFN response
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parainfluenza 3 virus infects...
Definition
...resp epi cells
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parainfluenza 3 exits resp epi cells via...
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...luminal surface and spreads only to URT
Term
parainfluenza 3 causes
Definition
relatively mild resp dz:
-fever
-loss of appetite
-serous nasal discharge
-cough

for 3-4days duration
Term
parainfluenza 3 is most severe in...
Definition
...calves and lambs under stress or in co-infection with other viruses where interstitial pneumonia can develop
Term
with canine parvovirus 2, Abs are found...
Definition
...worldwide in dogs and can infect a wide range of other hosts
Term
canine parvoinfluenza virus 2 usually causes...
Definition
...only mild dz, but can be part of kennel cough
Term
kennel cough symptoms =
Definition
= sudden onset of fever, cough, nasal secretions lasting 3-14 days
Term
vacc of canine parainfluenza virus 2 =
Definition
live attenuated cell culture vacc (grow in vitro = loose genes that block IFN response (NSPs) as in vitro no need to block IFN)

often give in combo with other virus vacc's
Term
main drive for canine parainfluenza virus 2 vacc =
Definition
kennel Os, want dogs vacc b4 go into kennels
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