Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) is a virus that primarily affects animals, but can also cause sporadic and rare infections in humans. It is a member of the Rhabdoviridae family and causes vesicular stomatitis, consisting of lesions on the mouth, tongue, lips and hooves of cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and other cloven-hoofed animals. VSV is a zoonotic disease, meaning it is capable of spreading from animals to humans. Its effects in humans can include fever, malaise, rash, and occasional conjunctivitis. Treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms and is usually not necessary for healthy individuals. Vaccines are available to prevent VSV in animals. VSV is an economically important virus, as lesions and fevers can lead to livestock mortality, cause milk production to decrease, and potentially lead to economic losses.
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