Overview of vesicular stomatitis generalized conditions. Indonesia 9 oie listed aquatic diseases 202 pagina 6465 activo 210220 compartimento. Widespread epidemics usually occur about every 10 years. Vesicular stomatitis aetiology epidemiology diagnosis prevention and control references aetiology classification of the causative agent vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is a member of the family rhabdoviridae, genus vesiculovirus. It is the most common vesicular disease of livestock in the americas and was first isolated in 1925, although vsv has been reported since the 1800s. Vesicular stomatitis is a reportable viral disease that affects horses, cattle, swine sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and occasionally humans, in which it causes an acute influenzalike illness. Vesicular stomatitis in livestock a horse in starr county, texas, was recently reported as the nations first case of vesicular stomatitis vs in 2009, according to a notice released by the texas animal health commission tahc. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease caused by two distinct serotypes of vesicular stomatitis virusnew jersey and indiana. A vesicular viral disease capable of infecting cattle, horses, swine, people and many kinds of wildlife. As their breed names often attest, dogs are a truly international bunch. Estomatitis vesicular world organisation for animal health. The united states meets the requirements of the oie to be considered officially free of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, rinderpest, lumpy skin disease, rift valley fever.
Vesicular stomatitis is an oral disease of cattle, horses, pigs and people, caused by a rhabdovirus, of which there are two distinct serotypes. Vesiculation, ulceration, and erosion of the oral and nasal mucosa and epithelial surface of the tongue, coronary bands, and teats are typically seen in clinical cases, along with crusting lesions of the muzzle, ventral abdomen, and sheath. The southwestern and western united states have experienced a number of vesicular stomatitis outbreaks in recent years affecting multiple states and a large number of farms. Although antibodies have been found in many species of mammal and bird, no clinical signs appear to develop. Estomatitis vesicular 20011 pagina 59 inactivo 2001 2004 pais oie. Vesicular stomatitis vs is endemic in various regions of north, central, and south america. Vesicular stomatitis virus an overview sciencedirect topics. On rare occasions, infection also occurs in pigs and humans.
Humans can, but rarely do, become infected by handling infected animals or contaminated equipment. Vesicular stomatitis virus vsv is an enveloped rna virus with a large bulletshaped virion, belonging to the genus vesiculovirus in the family rhabdoviridae. It can affect ruminants, horses and pigs, causing vesicles, erosions and ulcers on the mouth, feet and udder. There are two distinct immunological classes of vsv recognised.
The virus can also infect sheep and goats as well as wildlife and other mammals. Animal and plant health inspection service july 2019. Vesicular stomatitis viruses are arthropod borne, so minimizing insect contact with livestock by stabling horses during periods of increased insect activity, using insect repellants on horses, controlling insects in areas where horses are housed, and moving animals away from pastures containing waterways during the summer months may help control disease spread. Vesicular stomatitis is a zoonotic viral disease that primarily affects equines, cattle and swine. Feb 28, 2017 subscibe and like our twins vets channel. It occasionally affects swine, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, and people who handle affected animals. Lysosome granules biogenic amines histamine serotonin. Vesicular stomatitis sore mouth of cattle and horses, indiana fever last updated. The virus is endemic in sections of the southeastern u. Vesicular importance stomatitis iowa state university. Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that primarily affects horses and cattle.