| 英文描述 | Foot and mouth disease is a vesicular disease of cloven-footed animals that has been eradicated in North America but is an important constraint on trade in live animals and animal products worldwide. Foot and mouth disease virus is a member of the PICORNAVIRUS group, grows rapidly, is stable under a variety of conditions, and can be carried by asymptomatic animals. Mortality can be high in younger animals but rarely is above 5% in adults. Myocarditis can cause sudden death, particularly in neonates. Diagnosis in the U.S. confirmed by regulatory veterinarians. |