, 2010 Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is an economically devastating viral disease affecting the swine industry worldwide. The etiological agent, PRRS virus (PRRSV), possesses a RNA viral genome with nine open reading frames (ORFs).
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Association of low serum TGF-β level in hantavirus infected patients with severe disease [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Hantaviruses are emerging zoonotic pathogens which cause hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, an immune-mediated pathogenesis is discussed.
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Elevated dietary zinc oxide levels do not have a substantial effect on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PPRSV) vaccination and infection [PDF]
, 2014 Background Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is one of the most important infectious agents for the swine industry worldwide.
Blohm, Ulrike +6 more
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Unusual severe cases of type 1 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infection in conventionally reared pigs in South Korea [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes a loss of approximately US$ 70 million every year to the South Korean pork industry. There are two distinct genotypes: European (type 1) and North American (type 2).
Daesub Song +5 more
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Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae induces SJPL cell cycle arrest in G2/M-phase and inhibits porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus replication [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is one of the most important pathogens in the swine industry and causes important economic losses. No effective antiviral drugs against it are commercially available.
Beaudry, Francis +4 more
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Oligonucleotide compound and method for treating nidovirus infections [PDF]
, 2014 A method and oligonucleotide compound for inhibiting replication of a nidovirus in virus-infected animal cells are disclosed. The compound (i) has a nuclease-resistant backbone, (ii) is capable of uptake by the infected cells, (iii) contains between 8-25
Bestwick, Richard K. +5 more
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Antiviral regulation in porcine monocytic cells at different activation states [PDF]
, 2014 Monocytic cells, including macrophages and dendritic cells, exist in different activation states that are critical to the regulation of antimicrobial immunity.
Blecha, Frank +2 more
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Controlling risks of pathogen transmission by flies on organic pig farms - A review [PDF]
, 2007 Fly prevention and control on animal production units is necessary to prevent the transmission of pathogens that could affect animal and human health and the maintenance of good hygiene.
Kijlstra, Prof dr A +2 more
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, 2014 Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium spp. Among monogastric farm animals, swine are the most susceptible to DON as it markedly reduces feed intake and decreases weight gain.
Chorfi, Younès +5 more
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Structure of a Protozoan Virus from the Human Genitourinary Parasite Trichomonas vaginalis [PDF]
, 2013 The flagellated protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis is an obligate human genitourinary parasite and the most frequent cause of sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Most clinical isolates of T.
Asara, John M +10 more
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