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Rosecleer Rodrigues da Silva1, Diego Ferreira da Silva1,2, Victor Hugo da Silva1
1Postgraduate Program in Adult Health Nursing (PROESA), Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo (EEUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|May 9, 2024
Summary
Intensified pork production increases swine viruses like Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) spread. This review addresses PCV3 epidemiology, classification challenges, and public health implications.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Virology
- Animal Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Intensified pork production drives environmental changes and increased human-animal-wildlife contact.
- This scenario facilitates the spread of potent viral species, including Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3).
- Emergence of new pathogenic agents and variants poses risks to animal and public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) infections.
- To explore key aspects of PCV3 epidemiology and clinical manifestations.
- To identify and highlight critical knowledge gaps and unanswered questions regarding PCV3.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search on PCV3.
- Analysis of studies focusing on PCV3 epidemiology, classification, and impact.
- Synthesis of current knowledge and identification of research needs.
Main Results:
- PCV3 emergence is linked to intensified agricultural practices.
- Challenges exist in PCV3 classification, necessitating standardized terminology.
- Understanding PCV3's evolving epidemiology is crucial for disease control.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced understanding and control strategies for PCV3 are urgently needed.
- Establishing common terminology for PCV3 classification is vital for research comparability.
- Transparent and reproducible research approaches are essential for public health impact.
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