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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: project, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus clinical signs . polysynovitis arthritis .Encephalomyelitis(kids 2-4 mths) .ataxia,paresis, paralysis(kids) .depression,head tilt,torticollis .swollen mammary glands, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus differential diagnosis Arthritis -infectious arthritis(Mycoplasma) -traumatic arthritis Paresis and Paralysis -Enzootic ataxia -spinal cord abscess -congenital abnormalities of spinal cord Encephalomyelitis -polioencephalomalacia -listeriosis -rabies, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus method of transmission -most common is through the ingestion of infected colostrum and milk by kids -horizontal means-fomites,direct contact waterers etc. -unlikely means but have been seen- in utero transmission to fetus -transmission through embryo transfer -infection during parturition, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus definition A single stranded RNA lentivirus belonging to the family Retroviridae., Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus treatment -non specific -supportive treatment have been seen to be benificial eg -polysynovitis arthritis -regular hoof trimming use of additional bedding, use of NSAIDs -Encephalomyelitis-proper nursing care -also antimicrobials for secondary bacterial infections., Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus control -permanent isolation of kids at birth -feeding of heat treated colostrum (45C for 60 mins) -frequent serological testing of herds with segregation of sero positives -eventual culling of sero positives -proper disinfection of shared equipment between herds, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus diagnosis -agar gel immunodiffusion test (more specific) -ELISA(more specific) -PCR(confirmatory)