ATCvet code QI11

ATCvet code QI11: Immunologicals for rodents

ATCvet code QI11

Rattus norvegicus, commonly known as the brown rat

ATCvet code QI11 is a section of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System for veterinary medicinal products (ATCvet), which is used to classify immunologicals for rodents. This classification is part of a broader system that categorizes veterinary drugs and other products based on their therapeutic use and target species.

The ATCvet system is an extension of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System used for human medicines, adapted to meet the specific needs of veterinary medicine. The QI group within the ATCvet system is dedicated to immunologicals, which include vaccines and other products that stimulate or modulate the immune response in animals.

Subgroups of QI11

The QI11 code is specifically designated for immunologicals used in rodents. This includes a variety of vaccines and immunological products designed to prevent or treat diseases in these animals. The subgroups within QI11 are organized based on the specific type of rodent and the disease or condition being targeted.

QI11A: Immunologicals for rodents

This subgroup includes vaccines and other immunological products specifically formulated for use in rodents such as rats, mice, and guinea pigs. These products are essential for the prevention of infectious diseases that can affect these animals, particularly in laboratory settings where rodents are commonly used for research purposes.

House mouse, a common laboratory animal

Importance of Immunologicals in Rodents

Rodents, including species such as the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) and the house mouse (Mus musculus), are widely used in scientific research due to their genetic similarities to humans and their relatively short life cycles. Immunologicals play a crucial role in maintaining the health of these animals, ensuring that they remain free from diseases that could compromise research outcomes.

Vaccines for rodents are developed to protect against a range of viral and bacterial infections. These vaccines are critical in laboratory settings to prevent outbreaks that could affect entire colonies of research animals.

Two adult guinea pigs, another common laboratory rodent

Common Vaccines for Rodents

Some of the common vaccines used in rodents include those for:

• Sendai virus: A respiratory virus that can cause significant morbidity in rodent colonies.
• Mouse hepatitis virus: A highly contagious virus that can lead to severe disease in mice.
• Rat coronavirus: A virus that can cause respiratory and enteric disease in rats.

These vaccines are typically administered to breeding colonies and research animals to ensure the health and integrity of the research environment.

Related pages

• ATCvet code QI
• Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
• Veterinary medicine
• Laboratory animal science