The epidemiology of swine influenza
Li Yin, Ian Robertson
Abstract
Globally swine influenza is one of the most important diseases of the pig industry, with various subtypes of swine influenza virus co-circulating in the field. Swine influenza can not only cause large economic losses for the pig industry but can also lead to epidemics or pandemics in the human population. We provide an overview of the pathogenic characteristics of the disease, diagnosis, risk factors for the occurrence on pig farms, impact on pigs and humans and methods to control it. This review is designed to promote understanding of the epidemiology of swine influenza which will benefit the control of the disease in both pigs and humans.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicEpidemiologyHuman mortality from H5N1DiseaseVirologyPopulationVirusInfluenza A virus subtype H5N1Disease controlPig farmingEnvironmental healthBiologyVeterinary medicineMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Animal productionInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyAnimal scienceInfluenza Virus Research StudiesAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology