Herpesviridae - Betaherpesvirinae - Porcine Herpesvirus 2

Question 1

What is the common name of PHV-2?

Answer 1

Inclusion body rhinitis

Porcine cytomegalovirus

Question 2

What are the hosts of PHV-2?

Answer 2

Piglets 2-10 weeks old

Question 3

What age group does PHV-2 cause severe disease in?

Answer 3

Piglets <3 weeks

Question 4

How is PHV-2 transmitted?

Answer 4

Inhalation (primary)

Transplacental

Question 5

What are the pathological conditions of PHV-2?

Answer 5

Widespread petechiae and edema in the thoracic cavity and subcutaneous tissues

Question 6

What are the clinical signs in piglets <3 weeks old?

Answer 6

Mucopurulent rhinitis accompanied by violent sneezing, respiratory distress, conjunctivitis, shivering, mouth breathing, death
Appear weak, anemic, and stunted with edema around the throat and tarsal joints

Question 7

What are the clinical signs in pregnant sows?

Answer 7

Fetal mummification, still births, neonatal deaths