Q. With reference to Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) consider the following statements:
1.It is a zoonotic disease.
2.LSD affects the lymph nodes of the infected animal causing the nodes to enlarge and appear like lumps on the skin.
3.The Lumpy Skin Disease Virus shares antigenic similarities with the sheep pox virus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. LSD is not a zoonotic virus, meaning the disease cannot spread to humans.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. LSD affects the lymph nodes of the infected animal causing the nodes to enlarge and appear like lumps on the skin. The Lumpy Skin Disease Virus shares antigenic similarities with the sheep pox virus.

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