Genetic characterization of porcine circovirus type 2 in Republic of Korea

Kyoung Seong Choi, Joon Seok Chae

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Abstract

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a major causative agent of postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS). Sequence and phylogenetic analyses based on the ORF2 capsid protein gene fragment showed that field isolate in Republic of Korea (ROK), PCV2 YJK 0703, was closely related with the PCV2 Fh18 isolate. PCV2 YJK 0703 was genetically distinct and not related to previously reported ROK isolates. Therefore, genotypic variation exists among prevailing PCV2 in ROK. This result suggests that several PCV2 genotypes exist in Korean pig farms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)497-501
Number of pages5
JournalResearch in Veterinary Science
Volume84
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2008

Keywords

  • ORF2
  • Phylogenetic analysis
  • Porcine circovirus type 2
  • Postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome

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