Detection and molecular characterization of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in Lithuanian wild boar populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is recognized worldwide as an important and economically devastating pathogen in pig production. Although PRRSV is widespread in domestic swine, there is a lack of information regarding PRRSV infection in European wild boars (Sus scrofa). Currently available information does not provide conclusive evidence that wild boars are a reservoir of PRRSV. Nevertheless, wild boars may be likely to become infected by domestic swine through occasional direct or indirect contact. Furthermore, wild boars can act as a reservoir for infectious diseases of domestic pigs. Therefore, the objectives of the present study were to determine the virus prevalence and further explore the epidemiology and diversity of PRRSV strains prese

SUBMITTER: Stankevicius A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5016999 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature