Porcine circovirus type 2 and PCV2-systemic disease--a review.
- Author:
Jinyan GU
;
Gang XING
;
Jing LEI
;
Fei LIU
;
Jiyong ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Circoviridae Infections;
veterinary;
Circovirus;
genetics;
Phylogeny;
Swine;
Swine Diseases;
virology;
Viral Proteins;
genetics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology
2015;31(6):880-891
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) can cause immunosuppression on herds. PCV2, as an essential pathogen of PCV2-systemic disease (PCV2-SD), has caused considerable economic losses in pig industry worldwide. Here we review and address the evolution, viral protein and immunolesion of PCV2 and preventive techniques of PCV2-SD.
