Question- Which fact is not correct in relation to Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1)?
(a) Equine Herpes Virus-1(EHV-1) outbreak was detected in horses in Europe in March ‚2021
(b) Till now cases of two countries Spain and Belgium (EHV-1) have been confirmed.
(c) Equine herpes virus is a common DNA virus that spreads from horses.
(d) It is contagious and is spread by mutual contact in horses through nasal secretions by the respiratory tract.
Answer – (b)
Related facts
- Equine Herpes Virus-1(EHV-1) outbreak was detected in horses in Europe in March ‚2021.
- Equine herpes virus is a common DNA virus that spreads from horses.
- It is contagious and is spread by mutual contact in horses through nasal secretions by the respiratory tract.
- There are now nine countries with confirmed cases: Spain, Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Britain and Qatar.
Link:
https://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2021/03/11/ehv1-death-toll-11-cases-nine-countries/
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/europe-covid-new-strand-indian-horse-rider-tokyo-olympics-7218735/