Advances in Porcine Virus: From Pathogenesis to Control Strategies

Dear Colleagues,

Swine viruses are considered to be the main pathogens affecting pigs and can cause significant economic losses in the swine industry. The prevention and control of disease-causing viruses is typically more difficult than other causes due to the high frequency of mutations and recombination between strains. In addition, numerous viruses have emerged or re-emerged in pigs in recent years. Some cause severe clinical symptoms in pigs, such as African swine fever virus (ASFV), new variant strains of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Some of the emerging swine viruses have potentially zoonotic potential, for example, swine enteric alphacoronavirus (SeACoV). It made the situation even worse. Research is essential and urgently needed to investigate the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of these viruses and to elucidate the virus replication strategy, immune escape mechanism, etc. This knowledge has paved the way for the development of novel diagnostic tools and preventative measures for the early detection and containment of viral outbreaks. The aim of this Special Issue is therefore to provide experts with a platform to exchange research advances related to the mechanisms of replication, pathogenesis and control of swine viruses.

As Guest Editors of this Special Issue, manuscripts containing research articles, review articles, and short communications on the above topics are welcome.

Dr. Minze Zhang
Guest Editor

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• pathogenesis
• porcine viruses
• African swine fever virus
• zoonotic potential
• antivirals
• porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus