PSEUDORABIES VIRUS-INFECTIONS IN PIGS - ROLE OF VIRAL-PROTEINS IN VIRULENCE, PATHOGENESIS AND TRANSMISSION

Authors
MULDER WAM POL JMA GRUYS E JACOBS L DEJONG MCM PEETERS BPH KIMMAN TG
Citation
Wam. Mulder et al., PSEUDORABIES VIRUS-INFECTIONS IN PIGS - ROLE OF VIRAL-PROTEINS IN VIRULENCE, PATHOGENESIS AND TRANSMISSION, Veterinary research, 28(1), 1997, pp. 1-17
Citations number
141
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Veterinary research → ACNP
ISSN journal
09284249
Volume
28
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1 - 17
Database
ISI
SICI code
0928-4249(1997)28:1<1:PVIP-R>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
This paper reviews new findings on the biological functions of pseudor abies virus (PRV) proteins. It focuses on the role of PRV proteins in the pathogenicity, immunogenicity and transmission of PRV vaccine stra ins in pigs. Furthermore, it evaluates potential risks that are connec ted with the use of PRV vector strains. Special emphasis is placed upo n the spread of genetically engineered vaccine strains within pigs or between pigs.