Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Zoonotic Infections in Pigs
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2024) | Viewed by 181
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pathogenesis; diagnosis; host immune responses; molecular epidemiology; zoonotic infections
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Dear Colleagues,
The pig is a domestic animal that serves as a source of meat protein in our diet and acts as an important animal model in research studies. The intensification of pig production substantially has transformed traditional husbandry practices, and this may also impose the risk of becoming infected with zoonotic diseases. Pigs can facilitate reassortment or act as an intermediate and amplifying host for many viruses including influenza virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Nipah, hepatitis E virus, coronavirus, novel porcine coronaviruses, etc. The pathogenic potency of the viruses enhances once they cause infection in pigs, which increases the risk of animal to human transmission.
Moreover, viruses such as Menangle virus and Bungowannah virus are known to infect pigs while posing a crucial zoonotic threat to humans. Understanding the emergence of these lesser known and studied viruses would allow greater vigilance among the scientific community to occur in preparation against future potential pandemics. This Special Issue aims to expand on the knowledge gaps in understanding the transmission, pathogenic potential, importance of early diagnosis, and development of effective interventions against zoonotic infections in pigs.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Animals.
Dr. Ashwin Ramesh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pathogenesis
- diagnosis
- host immune responses
- molecular epidemiology
- zoonotic infections
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