Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic symptom of Foot and Mouth disease?

(a) An eruption of vesicles over the lips

(b) Fever

(c) Increase in appetite

(d) Lameness

I have been asked this question in an interview for job.

I want to ask this question from Viral Diseases in Animals in section Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Increase in appetite

The best I can explain: Foot and Mouth disease is characterised by the eruption of vesicles over the lips, inside buccal cavity and pharynx, over legs, feet, udder and even teats. The animal runs a fever. There is loss of appetite but dribbling of saliva is present. Lameness occurs.