PRRSV: Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular biology and pathogenesis of PRRSV and ASFV
Interests: clinical diagnosis techniques and molecular biology research on pig diseases; ASFV; PRRSV
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to invite you to submit your next publication to this Special Issue of the journal Viruses. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) continues to represent a major challenge to the global swine industry due to its rapid evolution, high genetic diversity, persistent infection, and complex interactions with the host immune system. Although substantial progress has been made in understanding PRRSV biology, the mechanisms underlying viral immune evasion, pathogenicity, and long-term persistence remain incompletely understood, limiting the effectiveness of current vaccines and control strategies. Furthermore, PRRSV-associated immunomodulation frequently increases susceptibility to secondary infections, resulting in enhanced disease severity and considerable economic losses.
This Special Issue of Viruses aims to highlight recent advances in PRRSV research spanning viral epidemiology, genetic evolution, molecular and cellular virology, virus–host interactions, mechanisms of infection and pathogenesis, and clinical prevention and control. We also encourage submissions describing innovative technologies and translational approaches, including single-cell and multi-omics analyses, advanced imaging methods, antiviral discovery, neutralizing antibody characterization, and the development of next-generation vaccines and immunization strategies. Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Through this collection, we hope to provide an updated perspective on current challenges and emerging opportunities in PRRSV research, ultimately supporting the development of more effective measures for disease prevention and sustainable swine production.
Prof. Dr. Jun Han
Prof. Dr. Guihong Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- PRRSV
- viral evolution
- virus–host interactions
- pathogenesis
- innate immunity
- persistent infection
- antiviral strategies
- neutralizing antibodies
- cellular immunity
- vaccine development
- disease prevention and control
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