Exploring antiviral strategies to combat African swine fever.

ABSTRACT: African swine fever (ASF), caused by the highly contagious African swine fever virus (ASFV), poses a significant threat to domestic and wild pigs worldwide. Despite its limited host range and lack of zoonotic potential, ASF has severe socio-economic and environmental consequences. Current control strategies primarily rely on early detection and culling of infected animals, but these measures are insufficient given the rapid spread of the disease. Developing effective therapeutics against ASFV is crucial to prevent further spread and mitigate economic losses. Although vaccination remains critical, recent vaccine approvals in Vietnam have raised safety and efficacy concerns. Moreover, as challenges persist in vaccine development and deployment, particularly in complex field conditions, antiv

SUBMITTER: Urbano AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12448409 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature