Year: 2018
Type: review
Abstract: African swine fever (ASF) recently has spread beyond sub-Saharan Africa to the Trans-Caucasus region, parts of the Russian Federation and Eastern Europe. In this new epidemiological scenario, the disease has similarities, but also important differences, compared to the situation in Africa, including the substantial involvement of wild boar. A better understanding of this new situation will enable better control and prevent further spread of disease. In this article, these different scenarios are compared, and recent information on the pathogenesis of ASF virus strains, the immune response to infection and prospects for developing vaccines is presented. Knowledge gaps and the prospects for future control are discussed.
Source: The Veterinary Journal
Institution: The Pirbright Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,310
Awards: High Containment, Further development of an African swine fever virus live attenuated vaccine, African swine fever virus genes involved in modifying virulence and host responses, Disease Pathogenesis, Recognition and control of virus infections, G8683749168, G8705525824, African swine fever: Improved tools for control
OpenAlex ID: W2781785017