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Immunity to PRRSV: double-edged sword

T W Molitor1, E M Bautista, C S Choi

  • 1Department of Clinical and Population Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul 55108, USA.

Veterinary Microbiology
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
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The immune system

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Immunology
  • Virology
  • Animal Health

Background:

  • Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) infects immune cells, primarily macrophages, leading to immunosuppression and secondary infections.
  • PRRSV infection triggers both antibody (humoral) and cell-mediated immune responses in pigs.
  • The dual role of the immune system in PRRSV pathogenesis and protection is complex and not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the intricate relationship between the immune system and PRRSV infection in pigs.
  • To summarize current knowledge on how PRRSV interacts with host immunity.
  • To explore the components of the immune system involved in protection against PRRSV.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing existing research on PRRSV and porcine immunology.

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  • Analysis of immune responses, including antibody generation and cell-mediated immunity.
  • Discussion of the roles of different immune cells and molecules in PRRSV infection.

    • Main Results:

    • PRRSV extensively replicates in macrophages, contributing to disease and immunosuppression.
    • Infection induces diverse PRRSV-specific antibodies and cell-mediated immune responses.
    • The specific immune mechanisms conferring protection against PRRSV remain to be fully elucidated.

    Conclusions:

    • The immune system plays a critical dual role in PRRSV infection, mediating both disease and protection.
    • Further research is needed to determine whether humoral immunity (antibodies), cellular immunity, or both are essential for protective immunity against PRRSV.
    • Understanding these complex interactions is vital for developing effective control strategies for PRRSV.