Porcine epidemic diarrhea in China

Virus Res. 2016 Dec 2:226:7-13. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2016.05.026. Epub 2016 May 31.

Abstract

Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) is a contagious intestinal disease caused by Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) that characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. PEDV was first identified in the 1980s in China, and since then, it has become one of the most common viral causes of diarrhea. In October 2010, a large-scale outbreak of PED caused by a PEDV variant occurred in China, resulting in tremendous economic losses. This review presents a comprehensive description of PEDV history, prevalence, molecular features, and prevention and control strategies in China.

Keywords: China; Molecular characteristics; Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus; Prevalence; Prevention.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • China / epidemiology
  • Coronavirus Infections / veterinary*
  • Diarrhea / veterinary*
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Genome, Viral
  • Genotype
  • History, 20th Century
  • Phylogeny
  • Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus / classification
  • Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus / genetics*
  • Prevalence
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Swine Diseases / history
  • Swine Diseases / prevention & control
  • Swine Diseases / virology*
  • Viral Vaccines / immunology

Substances

  • Viral Vaccines