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KMID : 1023520220450010063
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Service
2022 Volume.45 No. 1 p.63 ~ p.69
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Detection of etiological agents of proliferative and necrotizing pneumonia in pigs in Jeju
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Kim Jae-Hoon
Jung Ji-Youl
Yang Hyoung-Seok
Kim Jae-Hoon
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Abstract
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Proliferative and necrotizing pneumonia (PNP) is a form of interstitial pneumonia that occurs in post-weaning pigs. In this study, we investigated the presence of swine influenza virus (SIV), por-cine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and Aujeszky’s disease virus (ADV) in PNP lesions in Jeju pigs. Based on the histopathologic criteria for PNP, a total of 50 cases were selected in Jeju pigs between 2008 and 2010. Coupled with histopatho-logical examinations, the presence of ADV and SIV by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) and PRRSV and PCV2 by immunohistochemical (IHC) methods were investigated. Based on the PCR and RT-PCR methods, ADV and SIV nucleic acids were not detected in all cases. According to IHC, PRRSV was detected in 38 of the 50 cases examined (76%) and PCV2 in 25 cases (50%). PRRSV or PCV2 were detected in 19 (38%) or 6 (12%) cases, respectively. Both PRRSV and PCV2 were identified in other 19 cases (38%). Antigens of PRRSV and PCV2 were com-monly observed in the cytoplasm of macrophages and clusters of necrotic cells in alveolar cavities. The results of the present study demonstrate that PRRSV is predominantly associated with PNP in Jeju pigs. Co-infection with PRRSV and PCV2 may enhance the severity of PNP lesions in affected pigs.
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KEYWORD
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Pig, Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, Porcine circovirus type 2, Immunohistochemistry, Proliferative and necrotizing pneumonia
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