Circovirus General Characteristics
ssDNA,, Icosahedral, no envelope, replicated in rapidly dividing cells, stenoxen, long life immunity, highly resistant
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Most susceptible
1.5-4mo piglets
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Target Organs
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Clinical Signs
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Pathology & Histopathology
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Diagnosis
CS, PM, ELISA, PCR, IF
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Treatment
No effective treatment!
Ab
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Prevention & Immunity
*Colostral Ab: 4-12w
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Pathogenesis
Oronasal -> replicates in monocytes in nasal mucosa >lung->thymus, spleen-> BM, liver, kidney heart, brain
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Most susceptible
30-100kg pigs
>1.5mo
*wild boars,ru, rodents are reservoirs
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Occurence
Sporadic
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Occurence
* Sporadic in North America
PMWS: Post-weaning Multi-systemic Wasting Syndrome
Spread
Oral/nasal/sexual
Contact with sick animal, respiratory secertions, saliva, urine, feces, sperm
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Spread
Oral/nasal/sexual
Contact with sick animal, respiratory secertions, saliva, urine, feces, sperm
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Pathogenesis
Not fully understood
*Type III hypersensitivity -Immunocomplex deposition in skin, kidney, BV
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Clinical signs
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Pathology
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Diagnosis
CS, PM, ELISA, PCR, IF
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Treatment
No effective treatment
Ab
PDNS: Porcine Dermatitis Nephropathy Syndrome
Prevention & Immunity
PRDC: Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex
Most susceptible
4-7mo
PRDC: Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex
Clinical Signs
*Slow growth
*Decreased feed conversion
*Fever, Lethargy
*Respiratory symptoms
(coughing, heavy breathing)
PRDC: Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex
Pathology & Histopathology
Interstitial Bronchopneumonia
Peribronchial fibrosis
PRDC: Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex
Diagnosis
CS, PM, ELISA, PCR, IF