Classical swine fever in China: a minireview

Vet Microbiol. 2014 Aug 6;172(1-2):1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2014.04.004. Epub 2014 Apr 13.

Abstract

Classical swine fever (CSF), caused by Classical swine fever virus (CSFV), is an OIE-listed, highly contagious, often fatal disease of swine worldwide. Currently, the disease is controlled by prophylactic vaccination in China and many other countries using the modified live vaccines derived from C-strain, which was developed in China in the mid-1950s. This minireview summarizes the epidemiology, diagnostic assays, control and challenges of CSF in China. Though CSF is essentially under control, complete eradication of CSF in China remains a challenging task and needs long-term, joint efforts of stakeholders.

Keywords: China; Classical swine fever; Control; Diagnosis; Epidemiology; Vaccine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • China / epidemiology
  • Classical Swine Fever / diagnosis
  • Classical Swine Fever / epidemiology*
  • Classical Swine Fever / immunology
  • Classical Swine Fever / prevention & control*
  • Classical Swine Fever Virus / classification
  • Classical Swine Fever Virus / genetics
  • Classical Swine Fever Virus / immunology
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine
  • Genotype
  • Swine
  • Vaccination / veterinary
  • Vaccines, Attenuated
  • Viral Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Viral Vaccines / immunology*

Substances

  • Vaccines, Attenuated
  • Viral Vaccines