Porcine Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome [syndrom multisystémového chřadnutí selat po odstavení]

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Terms

Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome, Porcine

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Definition

A worldwide emerging disease of weaned piglets first recognized in swine herds in western Canada in 1997. This syndrome is characterized by progressive weight loss, rapid (tachypnea) and difficult (dyspnea) breathing, and yellowing of skin. PMWS is caused by PORCINE CIRCOVIRUS infection, specifically type 2 or PCV-2.

DUI
D053570 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0494731
Previous indexing
Swine Diseases (1997-2006); Wasting Syndrome (1997-2006)
History note
2007
Public note
2007