Target audience
The course is specifically designed for laboratory staff responsible for implementing diagnostic techniques to detect LSD virus (LSDV). The course can also be useful to anyone with a general interest in learning about the pathogenicity, clinical disease, epidemiology, and control of the virus.
Requirements and qualifications
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection is essential. The course is prepared in English (UK).
Course description
This eLearning course designed in collaboration with subject matter experts in the LSDV WOAH reference laboratory at Pirbright, is intended to broaden participants understanding of LSD, and the virus which causes it. The course specifically focuses on information that would be useful for vets or laboratory staff undertaking laboratory diagnostic testing of LSDV.
Learning outcomes
Divided into 7 individual modules, you will be able to:
- Discuss the history, impact, and structure, of LSDV.
- Describe the pathogenesis and spread of LSDV including incubation times and vaccination.
- Recognise the clinical signs of LSDV and compare to similar diseases for differential diagnoses.
- Explain the importance of laboratory diagnosis for LSDV including samples type and test selection.
- Outline methods for sample dispatch and receipt.
- Describe laboratory diagnostics including molecular, virological, and serological techniques, as well as sanger sequencing.
- Discuss the impact of recombinants on testing regimes.
Course modules
The course comprises of the following modules:
| Module title | Duration (minutes) | No of Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introductory module; covering the LSD virus, the disease and the work of the LSD Reference Laboratory at Pirbright | 30 | 10 |
| 2. | Pathogenesis and spread of LSD | 15 | 5 |
| 3. | Clinical diagnosis of LSD | 20 | 5 |
| 4. | Introduction to laboratory diagnosis of LSD | 20 | 5 |
| 5. | Sample dispatch and receipt | 40 | 4 |
| 6. | LSD virus detection | 30 | 4 |
| 7. | LSD serology | 20 | 11 |
A certificate will be awarded to individuals successfully completing all modules of the course.
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Next steps
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