Problem
Pseudorabies
Other Names:
Aujezky's diseaseMad itch
Infectious bulbar paralysis
Nature:
Aujeszky's disease, usually called pseudorabies in the United States, is a viral disease in swine that is endemic in most parts of the world. It is caused by Suid herpesvirus 1 (SuHV-1). Aujeszky's disease is considered to be the most economically important viral disease of swine in areas where classical swine fever (hog cholera) has been eradicated. Other mammals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, cats, dogs, and raccoons, are also susceptible. The disease is usually fatal in these animal species.
Research on SuHV-1 in pigs has pioneered animal disease control with genetically modified vaccines. SuHV-1 is now used in model studies of basic processes during lytic herpesvirus infection, and for unravelling molecular mechanisms of herpesvirus neurotropism.
Broader Problems:
Diseases of nervous system in animals Aggravates:
Infected dogs Subject(s):
Health Care → Mental healthMedicine → Locomotive, integumentary system
Medicine → Pathology
Medicine → Skin
Medicine → Specific diseases
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST