Characterization of African swine fever virus Caucasus isolate in European wild boars

Emerg Infect Dis. 2011 Dec;17(12):2342-5. doi: 10.3201/eid1712.110430.

Abstract

Since 2007, African swine fever has spread from the Caucasus region. To learn more about the dynamics of the disease in wild boars (Sus scrofa), we conducted experiments by using European wild boars. We found high virulence of Caucasus isolates limited potential for establishment of endemicity.

MeSH terms

  • African Swine Fever / pathology
  • African Swine Fever / prevention & control
  • African Swine Fever / virology*
  • African Swine Fever Virus / isolation & purification*
  • African Swine Fever Virus / pathogenicity
  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild / virology
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging / pathology
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging / prevention & control
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging / veterinary
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging / virology
  • Europe
  • Russia
  • Sus scrofa / virology*
  • Swine
  • Virulence