Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus - L18
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PED Etiologic Agent
Genus: alphacoronavirus Family: coronaviridae
PED Species Involved
porcine species only
PED Geographic Location
Europe, Asia, North America
PED Clinical Signs
Neonates: villous atrophy, slow regeneration, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration
Adults: dehydration, watery diarrhea, anorexia, vomiting
PED Morbidity/Mortality
less than 2 wks old = 100% mortality
adults tend to recovered withing a week
PED Diagnostic Tests
histopathology, IHC, PCR
PED Transmission
fecal-oral route, fecal nasal is possible, fomites and poor biosecurity
PED Treatment/Control
natural exposure = lifelong immunity
only allow new gilts to breed once they are PCR negative
vaccinate = goodish control
refeeding to gestating sows
PED Other Significant Issues
not reportable
highly virulent
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