Journal of Veterinary Science  2013;14(3):363-365

doi:10.4142/jvs.2013.14.3.363

Emergence of virulent pseudorabies virus infection in Northern China.

Rui WU 1 2 ; Chaoyong BAI ; Jinzhong SUN ; Shengke CHANG ; Xuke ZHANG

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Keywords

fatal infection; Northern China; pseudorabies virus; swine

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Our investigation was conducted in order to verify a recent severe epidemic at several swine farms in northern China that indicated a newly emerging disease. Evidence confirmed that the epidemic was caused by a virulent Pseudorabies virus infection in swine herds.