BCSE Test Prep
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BCSE Test Sample Questions
1. Which of the following is the primary method of transmission for pseudorabies in swine?
A) Vector-borne transmission
B) Direct nose-to-nose or fecal-oral contact
C) Vertical transmission from sow to piglet
D) Fomite transmission only
2. Which clinical sign is most commonly associated with pseudorabies in young piglets?
A) Diarrhea
B) Severe pruritus
C) Central nervous system (CNS) disease with high mortality
D) Chronic cough
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Answers and Explanation
Question 1:
Answer: B) Direct nose-to-nose or fecal-oral contact
Explanation: Pseudorabies is primarily transmitted through direct contact, specifically via nose-to-nose or fecal-oral routes. This mode of transmission allows the virus to spread efficiently among swine populations, contributing to the disease's persistence in infected herds.
Question 2:
Answer: C) Central nervous system (CNS) disease with high mortality
Explanation: In young piglets, pseudorabies often manifests as severe CNS disease, leading to high mortality rates. This is a distinguishing clinical feature of the disease in this age group, in contrast to older pigs, where respiratory signs are more common.
