Ranavirus

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

iridoviridae family, enveloped, dsDNA

Question 2

Mortality

Answer 2

90-100%

Question 3

Transmission

Answer 3

contaminated water, physical contact and ingestion of infected tissues

Question 4

When are infection rates higher?

Answer 4

spring and summer, infects one or more species in ecosystem, has been associated with die-offs of amphibians, turtles, fish and reptiles

Question 5

Clinical signs

Answer 5

abnormal behavior/swimming, lethargy, swelling of limbs or body, fluid accumulation in body, skin hemorrhage, skin ulcers

Question 6

Diagnosis

Answer 6

PCR, cell culture, microscopy

Question 7

Treatment

Answer 7

none, no vaccines available

Question 8

Management

Answer 8

decontamination