Key result
PCV2 infection was detected in 29.1% of 79 lung samples from pigs with respiratory signs in southern China, revealing PCV2e as an emerging genotype.
Why the study?
A preliminary study was conducted to better understand the genetic diversity and prevalence of PCV2 genotypes in southern China, following the emergence of the PCV2e genotype.
Observational (n=79)
Yes
PCV2e emergence in southern China swine warrants surveillance; leaves open its pathogenicity and control implications.
Porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD), caused by porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), has ravaged the pig industry, causing huge economic loss. At present, PCV2b and PCV2d are highly prevalent genotypes worldwide, while in China, in addition to PCV2b and PCV2d, a newly emerged PCV2e genotype detected in the Fujian province has attracted attention, indicating that PCV2 genotypes in China are more abundant. A preliminary study was conducted to better understand the genetic diversity and prevalence of PCV2 genotypes in southern China. We collected 79 random lung samples from pigs with respiratory signs, from 2018 to 2021. We found a PCV2-positivity rate of 29.1%, and frequent co-infections of PCV2 with PCV3, Streptococcus suis (S. suis), and other porcine pathogens. All PCV2-positive samples were sequenced and subjected to whole-genome analysis. Phylogenetic analysis, based on the PCV2 ORF2 gene and complete genomes, found that PCV2 strains identified in this study belonged to genotypes PCV2a (1), PCV2b (6), PCV2d (10), and PCV2e (6). Importantly, PCV2e was identified for the first time in some provinces, including Guangdong and Jiangxi. Additionally, we found two positively selected sites in the ORF2 region, located on the previously reported antigenic epitopes. Moreover, codon 63, one of the positively selected sites, has different types of amino acids in different genotypes. In conclusion, this study shows that PCV2e is an emerging genotype circulating in southern China, which warrants urgent, specific surveillance to aid the development of prevention and control strategies in China.
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Xu et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD) (n=79). PCV2 was evaluated on PCV2-positivity rate. PCV2 infection was detected in 29.1% of 79 lung samples from pigs with respiratory signs in southern China, revealing PCV2e as an emerging genotype.
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