Prevalence estimation of Pestivirus scrofae (atypical porcine pestivirus) among Hungarian pig herds and the effects of different sample types on detection rates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atypical porcine pestivirus (APPeV), also known as Pestivirus scrofae, is a member of the Pestivirus genus within the Flaviviridae family. Experimental infections have directly linked APPeV to congenital tremor (CT) type A-II in congenitally infected piglets born to challenged sows. Here, we report the assessment of the prevalence of APPeV in Hungarian pig herds and the influence of different sample types on detection rates.

Results

Altogether, 2650 blood serum, 198 oral fluid and 163 processing fluid samples were obtained via a systemic approach from 26 Hungarian farms and one Slovakian farm. The samples originated from different age groups and were analyzed via reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The estimated prevalence of AP

SUBMITTER: Denes L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829520 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature