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Porcine parvovirus

I. General Information

1. NCBI Taxonomy ID:

2. Disease:

SMEDI, reproductive failure

3. Introduction

Porcine parvovirus (PPV) is the cause of reproductive failure in swine characterized by embryonic and fetal infection and death (SMEDI), generally without outward maternal clinical signs. The virus is ubiquitous throughout the world and is endemic in most swine herds. PPV can also potentiate the effects of infection with porcine circovirus type 2. The most common routes of infection for postnatal and prenatal pigs are oronasal and transplacental. Infection is endemic in most herds, and generally sows are immune. The virus can persist in the environment, as it is themostable and resistant to many common disinfectants. The major and usually only clinical response of PPV infection is maternal reproductive failure, such as infertility, abortion, stillbirth, neonatal death and reduced neonatal vitality (Mengeling, 2006).

4. Host Ranges and Animal Models

Pigs

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