Classical Swine Fever (CSF) Study Guide

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention of Classical swine fever.

Classical swine fever (CSF)

Also known as hog cholera, an infectious disease that specifically affects pigs only.

Acute CSF Mortality

A form of the disease characterized by approximately $100\%$ morbidity and mortality.

Classical Swine Fever Etiology

An RNA Pestivirus belonging to the family Flaviviridae.

Fever in Acute CSF

A high fever defined as being greater than $105^{\circ}F$ ($>41^{\circ}C$).

CSF Skin Manifestations

Symptoms include cyanosis, erythema, and skin hemorrhages.

CSF Gastrointestinal Progression

Clinical signs begin with anorexia and constipation, followed by watery diarrhea.

"Turkey-egg" Kidneys

A characteristic necropsy finding indicating pinpoint hemorrhages on the kidneys.

Necrotic Foci Locations

During necropsy, these lesions are typically found on the intestinal mucosa, larynx, and epiglottis.

RT-PCR

A diagnostic method commonly used in Classical swine fever surveillance.

CSF Reporting Status

The disease is REPORTABLE; veterinarians must notify Federal and State veterinarians and DO NOT treat positive pigs.

Swill / Undercooked Garbage

A primary source of infection that should never be fed to pigs to prevent CSF.

Quarantine Period for CSF

Newly purchased or returning animals should be isolated for a minimum of $30\,d$.

African Swine Fever Comparison

A disease that is noted to be clinically indistinguishable from Classical swine fever.

Main Sources of CSF Infection

The primary origins of the virus are carrier pigs and the feeding of garbage.