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| Last Modified: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:33:45 IST | |
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| Disease name | Porcine Enterovirus encephalomyelitis(Teschan disease |
| Species affected | Swine |
| Definition | Teschovirus encephalomyelitis was first described as a particularly virulent, highly fatal encephalomyelitis of pigs and was previously known as Teschen disease (or enterovirus encephalomyelitis). It is caused by strains of porcine teschovirus serotype 1 (PTV-1) of the genus Teschovirus, family Picornaviridae. . In addition to PTV-1 strains, the milder form of the disease can be caused by other PTV serotypes, including PTV-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -9 and -10. |
| Status in Ireland | Not Reported |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | Never Recorded |
| DAFM Division Responsible | Animal Health/Veterinary Medicines/ Non ruminant animal health |
| Contact | Michael Sheahan SSVI |
| Legislation | http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2016/si/50/made/en/print?q=SI+50+2016&=&= |
| Link to relevant external website | |
| OIE Link | http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Health_standards/tahm/2.08.10_TESCHOVIRUS_ENCEPH.pdf |
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