Fetal microscopic lesions in porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus-induced abortion

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Abstract

Microscopic lesions in four cases of abortion caused by porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) were characterized by arteritis, myocarditis, and encephalitis. Fetal PRRSV infection was confirmed by virus isolation or immunohistochemistry and serology. Although fetal microscopic lesions in PRRSV abortions are rarely reported, diagnosticians should consider PRRSV when these lesions occur.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)95-99
Number of pages5
JournalVeterinary pathology
Volume33
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1996

Keywords

  • Abortion
  • Arteritis
  • Encephalitis
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Myocarditis
  • Pig
  • Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus

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