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US vets: PCV 2 becomes PCVAD
For US veterinarians, Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV
2) will now be referred to as PCVAD.
This name, short for Porcine Circovirus Associated Diseases, was approved
by the board of directors of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians
(AASV).
Definition
With the name change also comes a new definition. The name covers
a variety of clinical presentations currently described coincident with PCV2
infections.
The name and definition change reflected the need for a definition in
accordance with the variability in clinical signs associated with exposure to
this virus.
Dynamic
This case definition is thought to be a dynamic document which will be
altered as additional information about a previously unknown disease becomes
available.
Porcine Circovirus is responsible for e.g.:
· Post-weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (
PMWS )
· Porcine
Dermatitis and Nephropathy Syndrome (PDNS)
For the exact criteria and definition for PCVAD, please check the
AASV website
here.
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