Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus

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Is a:

Virus

Definition:

A species of arterivirus causing reproductive and respiratory disease in pigs. The European strain is called Lelystad virus. Airborne transmission is common.

Synonyms:

Lelystad Virus
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
PRRSV
Swine Infertility and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
Swine Infertility Respiratory Syndrome Virus

Broader Topics:

Arterivirus

Narrower Topics:

None

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