Erstmalige Beschreibung des "Postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome" (PMWS) in einem österreichischen Schweinebetrieb

F. Schmoll, T. Opriessnig, B. Leeb, M. Schuh, F. Schilcher, B. Bauder

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Abstract

Postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome was diagnosed in one out of 78 investigated Austrian farms. Nine animals were found to be PMWS positive. Clinical signs were wasting and dyspnoe with a mortality rate of 10 to 15%. The animals showed histomorphologic changes characteristic for PMWS, such as lymphadenitis, interstitial pneumonia, nephritis and hepatitis. Porcine circovirus type 2 infections were confirmed by PCR and in situ hybridisation. Aggregates of nonenveloped, icosaedral virions could be shown in the inclusionbodies by electron microscopy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)50-58
Number of pages9
JournalWiener Tierärztlichen Monatsschrift
Volume89
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2002

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