An emerging novel virus: Atypical porcine pestivirus (APPV)

This article focuses on the recently emerging atypical porcine pestivirus (APPV) that potentially threatens global swine herd health security. The virus was first identified in 2016, in the United States and thereafter, accumulated evidence shows that it is currently distributed in three continents. The clinical presentation of APPV ‐infected pigs is characterized by congenital tremor (CT) type A‐II in piglets, while adult pigs may become persistent carriers and shedders. Here, a literature review is conducted to summarize the published findings in the virus genomic biology, transmission, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and dia gnosis, which would shed light on acceleration of development of anti‐APPV strategies.

Source: Reviews in Medical Virology - November 9, 2018 Category: Virology Authors: Shuonan Pan, Chunxiao Mou, Zhenhai Chen Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research