In an outbreak, which species are at risk for exposure to VSV?

In an outbreak, which species are at risk for exposure to VSV?

• A. Horses, camelids, cattle, pigs and humans
• B. Only horses
• C. Only small ruminants
• D. Birds only

Answer: (A)

Vesicular stomatitis virus has a host range that includes several mammals and can involve humans, making exposure risk during an outbreak present for horses, camelids (such as llamas and alpacas), cattle, pigs, and people. These species are susceptible to infection and can develop vesicular lesions or carry the virus after exposure, often spreading via direct contact with vesicular fluid or contaminated objects and through insect vectors like biting midges. Birds, on the other hand, are not susceptible to VSV, so they are not at risk for exposure in an outbreak.

Vesicular stomatitis virus has a host range that includes several mammals and can involve humans, making exposure risk during an outbreak present for horses, camelids (such as llamas and alpacas), cattle, pigs, and people. These species are susceptible to infection and can develop vesicular lesions or carry the virus after exposure, often spreading via direct contact with vesicular fluid or contaminated objects and through insect vectors like biting midges. Birds, on the other hand, are not susceptible to VSV, so they are not at risk for exposure in an outbreak.