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Foot and mouth disease
1Zinna, Kettlewell Hill, Woking, Surrey, UK.
Research in Veterinary Science
|November 22, 2002
Summary
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a viral illness impacting cloven-footed animals. The disease stems from the Foot and Mouth virus (FMDV), a single-stranded RNA virus with a protein coat.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Virology
- Animal Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-footed animals globally.
- The causative agent, Foot and Mouth virus (FMDV), belongs to the Aphthovirus genus within the Picornaviridae family.
- FMDV is characterized as a single-stranded RNA virus with a protein capsid composed of four proteins: VP1, VP2, VP3, and VP4.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a foundational understanding of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and its viral agent, FMDV.
- To detail the viral structure and classification of FMDV relevant to veterinary science.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on FMDV.
- Analysis of viral structure and genetic classification based on established virological standards.
Main Results:
- Identification of seven distinct species (types) of FMDV responsible for the disease.
- Detailed description of FMDV as a single-stranded RNA virus.
- Enumeration of the four capsid proteins (VP1-VP4) forming the FMDV virion.
Conclusions:
- FMDV possesses a defined viral structure crucial for its infectivity and classification.
- Understanding FMDV's genetic and structural properties is fundamental for disease control strategies.