Response of cattle persistently infected with bovine virus diarrhoea virus to bovine leukosis virus

Six cattle persistently infected with bovine virus diarrhoea virus (BVDV) and seronegative, and two control, virus negative seropositive cattle were inoculated with lymphocytes infected with bovine leukosis virus (BLV). The two controls produced a normal immune response to BLV, developing antibodies at four and five weeks after inoculation. Two of the six cattle persistently infected with BVDV developed a strong antibody response by six weeks after inoculation with BLV. Four developed a depressed response to BLV, characterised in three by a 'hooking' reaction in the immunodiffusion test which persisted in successive bleedings but was interspersed occasionally by a weak positive reaction. In one of these animals, a series of 'hooking' reactions was followed by a number of negative results. The fourth animal remained serologically negative until 16 weeks after inoculation when a 'hooking' reaction was observed followed by a series of negative results. BLV was isolated from all the cattle persistently infected with BVDV at 42 or 58 weeks after inoculation regardless of whether the serum samples gave negative, 'hooking', weak positive or positive reactions in the immunodiffusion test. BLV was consistently isolated from the nasal secretions of a steer which was BVDV negative but seropositive. The possibility of decreased immune responsiveness to BLV in animals persistently infected with BVDV should be considered when formulating regulations governing the testing of animals for freedom from BLV.     

Detection of bovine virus diarrhea virus in a live bovine herpes virus 1 marker vaccine

In February 1999, 12 Dutch herds were vaccinated with a live bovine herpesvirus 1 vaccine from which bovine virus diarrhea virus (BVDV) could be isolated. All vaccine batches that were on the Dutch market and that had not yet reached the expiry date were tested for BVDV. In total, seven of 82 batches tested were found positive. Batch numbers TX3607, VB3914, VB3915, VB4046, TW3391, and TV3294 were positive for BVDV type 1, and batch number WG4622 was positive for BVDV type 2. This latter batch induced clinical signs of BVDV in an animal experiment with susceptible animals.     

The control of bovine virus diarrhoea virus in Shetland

A scheme to control and eradicate bovine virus diarrhoea (BVD) was initiated in 1994 in the Shetland Islands by local veterinary surgeons and funded by the Shetland Islands Council and Shetland Enterprise Company. Over a 3-year period every bovine animal on the islands was blood-sampled (heparinised) and laboratory tested using MAb-based ELISAs for BVD virus antibody and antigen detection for evidence of disease. A number of BVD virus positive animals (40) were found and culled. A total of 6150 animals were tested from 213 herds and 43% herds were found to be BVD naive. The remaining herds had experienced infection and contained many BVD antibody positive animals. Some repeat sampling of stock in infected herds determined further virus positive animals which were slaughtered and in 1997 the scheme ceased since it appeared that there were no persistent excretors present. The major risk to the Shetland Islands is from bought-in stock, especially animals which are imported in calf. It is vital that all bought-in animals are tested and proven to be free of BVD virus if these animals are in calf, the calves must be tested a birth to determine status. It is strongly advised that only bulls and bulling heifers or cows are bought into Shetland in future, thus, protecting the present stock. Continued surveillance will be required to claim eradication of BVD from Shetland.     

登革病毒及其所致疾病的研究概况

登革病毒所致疾病包括登革热、登革出血热及登革休克综合征，是全球分布最广、发病最多的一种虫媒传染病．近年发病呈上升趋势，严重威胁人类健康。文章概述了登革热病原学、流行病学、发病机制、临床表现、诊断进展、治疗、预防和控制等。     

Evaluating the protective efficacy of a trivalent vaccine containing Akabane virus,Aino virus and Chuzan virus against Schmallenberg virus infection

Schmallenberg virus (SBV), an arthropod borne pathogen, spread rapidly throughout the majority of Europe since 2011. It can cause a febrile disease, milk drop, diarrhea, and fetal malformation in ruminants. SBV, a member of the Simbu serogroup within the genus Orthobunyavirus, is closely related to Akabane virus (AKAV) and Aino virus (AINOV) among others. In the present study, 4 Holstein-Friesian calves were immunized twice four weeks apart with a multivalent, inactivated vaccine against AKAV and AINOV. Another 4 calves were kept as unvaccinated controls. All animals were clinically, serologically and virologically examined before and after challenge infection with SBV. AKAV- and AINOV-specific neutralizing antibodies were detected one week before challenge infection, while SBV-specific antibodies were detectable only thereafter. SBV genome was detected in all vaccinated animals and 3 out of 4 controls in serum samples taken after challenge infection. In conclusion, the investigated vaccine was not able to prevent an SBV-infection. Thus, vaccines for other related Simbu serogroup viruses can not substitute SBV-specific vaccines as an instrument for disease control.     

Diagnosis of feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus infections

Feline leukemia virus is an oncogenic retrovirus that can result in a wide variety of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases, including immunosuppression. Diagnosis of FeLV infection can be achieved by several methods, including virus isolation; IFA assay of a peripheral blood smear; and detection of a viral protein (called p27) by ELISA testing of whole blood, plasma, serum, saliva, or tears. Commercially available ELISA kits have revolutionized FeLV testing and have become very popular as "in-house" procedures. This article discusses the interpretation of ELISA results and compares them with IFA assay findings. Feline immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes immunosuppression, but not neoplasia, in cats. It originally was called feline T-lymphotropic lentivirus. Differentiating FIV infection from the immunosuppressive type of FeLV infection requires virus isolation or serology. The most rapid method for diagnosis of FIV infection is ELISA testing for antiviral antibody.     

鸡新城疫、传染性支气管炎病毒同胚接种试验

通过对五个批次的无特定病原体(SPF)鸡胚进行鸡新城疫病毒（NDV）、鸡传染性支气管炎病毒（IBV）同胚接种,收获72～120 h死胚及120 h活胚尿囊液,分别测定NDV和IBV的病毒含量,结果表明NDV病毒含量达到了108.3～108.7EID50/0.1mL, IBV的病毒含量达到了106.3～106.5EID50/0.1mL。两种病毒含量均达到《中华人民共和国兽用生物制品制造及检验规程》（2000版）中鸡新城疫、传染性支气管炎二联活疫苗病毒含量要求的标准。表明该方法即可降低成本,又简化了生产工艺。     

绵羊痘病毒和山羊痘病毒双重PCR检测方法的建立及应用

为建立鉴别绵羊痘病毒(SPPV)和山羊痘病毒(GTPV)的检测方法,本研究针对这2种病毒的基因组序列,分别设计2对特异性引物,通过对引物浓度、退火温度等的优化,建立了快速鉴别检测SPPV和GTPV的双重PCR方法。该方法分别扩增出SPPV长度为177 bp和GTPV长度为222 bp的目的片段。特异性试验结果显示,该方法对牛疙瘩皮肤病病毒、犬细小病毒、大肠杆菌O157、沙门氏菌、健康羊组织和牛组织均无扩增。敏感性试验显示,该方法最低可检测1.725×107copies/μL的SPPV和1.71×106copies/μL的GTPV。应用该方法对50份临床病料样品进行检测的结果与病毒分离鉴定结果一致,均检出5份感染GTPV的病料和2份感染SPPV的病料,表明该方法可以用于临床病料样品的检测。     

Expression of avian influenza virus hemagglutinin by recombinant fowlpox virus

A vaccine strain of fowlpox virus (FPV) was genetically engineered to produce avian influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA). This was accomplished by inserting a cDNA copy of the avian influenza virus HA gene, which was regulated by a vaccinia virus promoter, into the FPV thymidine kinase (TK) gene. Two types of recombinant viruses, differing only in the orientation of the HA gene relative to an adjacent foreign gene (lacZ), were created. Following preliminary identification of FPV recombinants based on the generation of beta-galactosidase (lacZ gene product), correct insertion of the HA gene into the genomes of these viruses was verified by hybridization studies. Susceptible chickens vaccinated with these FPV recombinants produced specific hemagglutination-inhibiting antibodies against the HA antigen. In view of this immune response, these viruses may serve as vaccines against avian influenza virus. In this regard, they appeared to be less virulent than the parental virus.     

Experimental infection of calves with two strains of bovine virus diarrhoea virus: virus recovery and clinical reactions

Fifteen calves were inoculated with a mixture of two strains of bovine virus diarrhoea virus (BVDV), the cytopathogenic NADL strain which had been passaged over 20 times n vitro, and the non-cytopathogenic FCS strain, passaged only once after isolation from fetal calf serum. In a second experiment, seven calves received the NADL strain, and eight the FCS strain. The clinical and virological results of the two experiments were compared. In dual infections, the NADL strain interfered with the replication of the FCS strain resulting in less severe disease than the FCS strain alone. The FCS-BVDV was recovered from nasopharyngeal swabs and buffy coat cells whereas the NADL-BVDV was recovered only from nasopharyngeal swabs. The cytopathogenicity of the two strains did not change after passage in vivo. The differences observed are discussed in relation to cultural history and cytopathogenicity.     

Feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus.

Ophthalmic manifestations of FeLV or FIV infection can occur in all ocular tissues and may be manifestations of direct viral effects or secondary to viral-related malignant transformation. Additionally, the manifestations of common feline ophthalmic pathogens may be more severe and poorly responsive to therapy because of the immunosuppressive effects of FeLV or FIV infection. Prompt diagnosis of underlying viral infection in cats with ophthalmic disease is paramount for accurate diagnosis and prognosis and is required for appropriate therapeutic decision making.     

日本脑炎病毒及其疫苗的研究

乙型脑炎病毒又称日本脑炎病毒(Japanese encephalitis virus，JEV)，简称乙脑病毒，属于黄病毒科(Flaviridae)黄病毒属。由乙脑病毒引起的疾病乙型脑炎(简称乙脑)是严重威胁人畜健康的一种中枢神经系统的急性传染病。以蚊为媒介而传播，以高热和狂暴或沉郁等神经症状为特征。具有明显的季节性和一定的地理分布区，多发生于蚊虫较多的夏秋季节，属于自然疫源性疾病，病毒通常在蚊-猪-蚊等动物间循环。猪被认为是JEV最重要的自然增殖动物。怀孕母猪感染后导致流产和死胎，公猪感染后睾丸有急性炎症反应。     

商品代肉鸡群中禽网状内皮组织增生病病毒和马立克氏病病毒的混合感染

山东兖州某商品代肉鸡场的 2 0日龄肉鸡开始出现大批死亡 ,剖检发现肝脏、脾脏、肾脏和心脏等主要脏器均出现大小不等的肿瘤结节 ,采用细胞培养和间接荧光抗体试验的方法从这些病料中同时分离到了禽网状内皮组织增生病病毒 (REV)和马立克氏病病毒 (MDV) ,通过组织病理学检查和斑点杂交的方法表明该鸡场的疫病为REV和MDV共感染引起的肿瘤病。这是国内从商品代肉鸡中同时分离到REV和MDV的首次报道