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What is the basic transmission cycle of OvHV-2?

April 26, 2017BASIC CYCLE transmission

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What is the basic transmission cycle of OvHV-2?

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Lambs are infected after birth. Infection occurs between birth and 4 months of age, with most Iambs infected by the age of 4 months or earlier. Placental transmission is possible but rare. Horizontal transmission through physical contact with flock mates is the major mode of transmission among sheep. High levels of OvHV-2 viral DNA are consistently found in nasal secretions of sheep, suggesting that the nose is an important portal for OvHV-2 shedding. The virus does not cause illness in sheep.