Medical term:
pseudorabies
pseudorabies
(so͞o′dō-rā′bēz)n.
An acute infectious disease of domestic and wild animals, caused by a herpesvirus spread by contact with pigs, characterized by inflammation of the central nervous system and the respiratory system, and frequently progressing to paralysis and death. Also called Aujeszky's disease.
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pseudorabies
A rare, acute CNS infection of swine and cattle, of global distribution, which is caused by an alpha-herpesvirus, porcine herpesvirus 1 (herpesvirus suis), and spread by direct contact; possibly also airborne.Clinical findings
Intense pruritus, irritability, bellowing, convulsions, paralysis, coma, and death, often days after onset.
Prevention
Vaccine reduces losses in infected herds, limits spread, decreases disease incidence.
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Aujeszky,
Aládar, Hungarian pathologist, 1869-1933.Aujeszky disease - a highly contagious disease caused by porcine herpesvirus. Synonym(s): pseudorabies
Aujeszky disease virus - a herpesvirus causing pseudorabies in swine. Synonym(s): pseudorabies virus
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