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PRRS Virus-Induced Damage to Intravascular Macrophages

Authors: R. Thanawongnuwech (Iowa State University) , Patrick G. Halbur (Iowa State University) , R. Royer (Iowa State University) , J. Bruna (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The results of this research suggest: (1) PRRSV has a detrimental effect on the uptake of copper particles by pulmonary intravascular macrophages (PIMs), (2) the severity of PRRSV-induced damage to PIMs differs among PRRSV isolates, and (3) PRRSV-induced decreased pulmonary clearance supports the hypothesis that PRRSV infection makes pigs more susceptible to bacterial septicemia.

Keywords: ASL R1519

How to Cite: Thanawongnuwech, R. , Halbur, P. G. , Royer, R. & Bruna, J. (1998) “PRRS Virus-Induced Damage to Intravascular Macrophages”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 1(1).