Atypical porcine pestivirus genomes were detected in 8.9% of apparently healthy pigs across Europe and Asia, indicating wide geographic distribution and high genetic variability.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,460)
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The study reveals a wide geographic distribution and high prevalence of atypical porcine pestivirus in apparently healthy pigs across Europe and Asia.
Atypical porcine pestivirus (APPV) was recently reported to be associated with neurologic disorders in newborn piglets. Investigations of 1,460 serum samples of apparently healthy pigs from different parts of Europe and Asia demonstrate a geographically wide distribution of genetically highly variable APPV and high APPV genome and antibody detection rates.
Postel et al. (Tue,) conducted a cross-sectional in Atypical porcine pestivirus (APPV) infection (n=1,460). Atypical porcine pestivirus (APPV) was evaluated on APPV genome detection rate. Atypical porcine pestivirus genomes were detected in 8.9% of apparently healthy pigs across Europe and Asia, indicating wide geographic distribution and high genetic variability.