Tandem Repeat Insertion in African Swine Fever Virus, Russia, 2012 (http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/4/14-1792)

摘要

The recent introduction of African swine fever virus (ASFV) into the European Union ( http://www.oie.int/animal-health-in-the-world/the-world-animal-health-information-system/data-after-2004-wahid/ ) has caused serious concern in pig industries in Europe and their trade partners. African swine fever is one of the most feared infections that can affect pig industries because no vaccine is available and the socioeconomic effect of an outbreak would be serious ( 1 ). Therefore, early detection and coordinated countermeasures are urgently needed. For these countermeasures, information on disease dynamics and evolution is mandatory. In this respect, molecular epidemiology can be used to trace virus spread and transmission pattern.