Fatal Disease Associated with Swine Hepatitis E Virus and PCV2 Co-infection in Four Weaned Pigs in China
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) and porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) are prevalent in China but this is the first time that a co-infection has been recorded. Observing severe pathological changes post-mortem, the researchers warn the virus combination could adversely affect the pig industry.