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Foot-and-mouth disease. A review for the practitioner

Juan Lubroth1

  • 1Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Animal Health Service (AGAH), Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome 00100, Italy. juan.lubroth@fao.org

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|November 22, 2002
PubMed

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Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease. Early recognition, understanding global epidemiology, and proper diagnostic methods are crucial for practitioners to manage FMD outbreaks effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is recognized as one of the most infectious diseases impacting both human and veterinary health.
  • Effective management requires a deep understanding of its diverse viral strains and their varied behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide veterinary practitioners with essential knowledge for the early recognition of FMD.
  • To detail the global epidemiology, occurrence, and diagnostic approaches for FMD.
  • To emphasize the importance of differential diagnosis in suspected vesicular disease cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on FMD epidemiology and diagnostics.
  • Focus on practical aspects for field veterinarians.
  • Emphasis on clinical signs and herd inspection for early detection.

Main Results:

  • FMD presents with numerous virus types, each with distinct characteristics.
  • Early and accurate identification of FMD is critical for disease control.
  • Knowledge of differential diagnoses is essential for suspected vesicular disease.

Conclusions:

  • Veterinary practitioners need to be vigilant in herd inspections for vesicular diseases.
  • Understanding FMD's varied viral behavior and global distribution is key.
  • Accurate diagnostic sampling and interpretation are vital for effective FMD management.

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