| Bluetongue Disease |
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Bluetongue has been observed in Australia , the USA , Africa , the Middle East , Asia and Europe . Its occurrence is seasonal in the affected Mediterranean countries, subsiding when temperatures drop. It has been spreading northward since 1999 . Major Signs are high Fever , excessive Saliva tion, Swelling of the face and tongue and Cyanosis of the tongue. Swelling of the lips and tongue gives the tongue its typical blue appearance, though this sign is confined to a minority of the animals. Recovery is very slow. The Incubation Period is 5–20 days, and all signs usually develop within one month. The Mortality Rate is normally low, but is high in Susceptible Breeds of sheep. In cattle and wild ruminants Infection is usually Asymptomatic despite high virus levels in blood. There is no efficient treatment. Prevention is effected via Quarantine , Inoculation with live modified virus Vaccine and control of the midge Vector , including inspection of aircraft. {Link without Title} Although the tongues of human patients with some types of Heart Disease may be blue, this sign is not related to bluetongue disease. EXTERNAL LINKS
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