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Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus

Synonyms

Lelystad Virus

PRRSV

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus

Swine Infertility Respiratory Syndrome Virus

Swine Infertility and Respiratory Syndrome Virus

A species of ARTERIVIRUS causing reproductive and respiratory disease in pigs. The European strain is called Lelystad virus. Airborne transmission is common.