Rotavirus as a cause of diarrhea in pigs. 1978

E H Bohl, and E M Kohler, and L J Saif, and R F Cross, and A G Agnes, and K W Theil

A rotavirus (reovirus-like agent) was associated with diarrheal diseases occurring in 1- to 4-week-old suckling pigs in 8 herds and in weaned pigs in 2 herds. Transmissible gastroenteritis virus was also detected in 2 of these herds, as was enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in 5 herds. Morbidity was generally greater than 80% in pigs of the affected age group within these herds, and mortality from diarrhea ranged from 7 to 20%. The disease due to rotavirus in suckling pigs appeared similar to the syndrome commonly referred to as milk scours, white scours, or 3-week scours. Diarrhea and villous atrophy, resembling that seen in transmissible gastroenteritis, occurred in naturally infected pigs and in gnotobiotic pigs experimentally infected with rotavirus. Diagnosis was accomplished by immune electron microscopy of intestinal contents and by immunofluorescent staining of enterocytes. A massive infection of enterocytes with rotavirus was demonstrated by immunofluorescence, which helps explain the pathogenesis of this disease. The apparent rarity of clinical rotaviral infections in suckling pigs greater than 7 days old is probably due to the acquisition of passive immunity from immune sows.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003967 Diarrhea An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight. Diarrheas
D005760 Transmissible gastroenteritis virus A species of CORONAVIRUS causing a fatal disease to pigs under 3 weeks old. Gastroenteritis Virus of Swine,Gastroenteritis Virus, Porcine Transmissible,Porcine Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus,TGE Virus,Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus, Swine,Swine Gastroenteritis Virus,Swine Gastroenteritis Viruses,TGE Viruses
D005761 Gastroenteritis, Transmissible, of Swine A condition of chronic gastroenteritis in adult pigs and fatal gastroenteritis in piglets caused by a CORONAVIRUS. Gastroenteritis, Transmissible, Porcine,Porcine Gastroenteritis, Transmissible,Swine Transmissible Gastroenteritis,Transmissible Gastroenteritis of Swine,Porcine Transmissible Gastroenteritis,Gastroenteritides, Porcine Transmissible,Gastroenteritides, Swine Transmissible,Gastroenteritides, Transmissible Porcine,Gastroenteritis, Porcine Transmissible,Gastroenteritis, Swine Transmissible,Gastroenteritis, Transmissible Porcine,Porcine Gastroenteritides, Transmissible,Porcine Transmissible Gastroenteritides,Swine Transmissible Gastroenteritides,Transmissible Gastroenteritides, Porcine,Transmissible Gastroenteritides, Swine,Transmissible Gastroenteritis, Porcine,Transmissible Gastroenteritis, Swine,Transmissible Porcine Gastroenteritides,Transmissible Porcine Gastroenteritis
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012401 Rotavirus A genus of REOVIRIDAE, causing acute gastroenteritis in BIRDS and MAMMALS, including humans. Transmission is horizontal and by environmental contamination. Seven species (Rotaviruses A thru G) are recognized. Neonatal Calf Diarrhea Virus,Rotaviruses
D013552 Swine Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA). Phacochoerus,Pigs,Suidae,Warthogs,Wart Hogs,Hog, Wart,Hogs, Wart,Wart Hog
D013553 Swine Diseases Diseases of domestic swine and of the wild boar of the genus Sus. Disease, Swine,Diseases, Swine,Swine Disease
D014777 Virus Diseases A general term for diseases caused by viruses. Viral Diseases,Viral Infections,Virus Infections,Disease, Viral,Disease, Virus,Diseases, Viral,Diseases, Virus,Infection, Viral,Infection, Virus,Infections, Viral,Infections, Virus,Viral Disease,Viral Infection,Virus Disease,Virus Infection

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