Epidemiology and Emerging Trends of Zoonotic Viral Diseases of Pigs in India

Authors: Swaraj Rajkhowa, Joyshikh Sonowal, Seema Rani Pegu, Rajib Deb, Vivek Kumar Gupta

Year: 2025

Journal: Viruses

DOI: 10.3390/v17030381

Summary

This paper highlights the epidemiology and emerging trends of zoonotic viral diseases in pigs in India, focusing on key viruses like Japanese encephalitis virus, Nipah virus, swine influenza, and others.

Key Findings

Pigs serve as critical reservoirs for numerous zoonotic viral diseases
Japanese encephalitis virus persists as a major concern with pigs acting as amplifying host
Hepatitis E virus remains a prominent cause of viral hepatitis in India
Emerging high-fatality viral zoonoses caused by Nipah virus and swine influenza virus demonstrate an evolving zoonotic landscape
Rotavirus, pseudorabies (ADV or SuHV-1), porcine astrovirus (PAstV), Torque teno sus virus (TTSuV) reflect the expanding diversity of pig-associated pathogens in India

Methodology

Study Type: Review
Geographic Focus: India

Topics

Epidemiology, Clinical, Virology, Policy

Relevance

The paper provides valuable direction for developing effective control measures for zoonotic viral diseases in pigs in India, which are crucial for public health.

Source

View the entire paper: File:Viruses-17-00381.pdf