Candidate New Species of Kobuvirus in Porcine Hosts
2008
New Kobuvirus Species Found in Pigs
Sample size: 15
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Gábor Reuter, Ákos Boldizsár, István Kiss, Péter Pankovics
Primary Institution: ÁNTSZ Regional Institute of State Public Health Service, Pécs, Hungary
Hypothesis
Can a new species of kobuvirus be detected in domestic pigs?
Conclusion
A new candidate species of kobuvirus was detected in fecal samples from domestic pigs in Hungary.
Supporting Evidence
- Two out of 15 samples tested positive for porcine sapoviruses.
- The new kobuvirus strain was genetically distinct from known species.
- All tested piglets carried the kobuvirus in their feces.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of virus in pig poop, which might be common among healthy pigs.
Methodology
Fecal samples were collected from healthy piglets and tested for viruses using RT-PCR.
Limitations
The study does not confirm if the kobuvirus causes disease in pigs.
Participant Demographics
15 healthy piglets under 10 days of age from a farm in Hungary.
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