Vesicular Stomatitis Virus - Clinical Signs and Diagnosis

Clinical Signs and Diagnosis

The main sign in animals is oral disease appearing as mucosal vesicles and ulcers in the mouth, but also on the udder and around the coronary band. Animals may show systemic signs such as anorexia, lethargy and pyrexia. Disease usually resolves within two weeks, and animals usually recover completely.

Serological testing is most commonly performed with an ELISA or complement fixation, and viral isolation can also be attempted.