2020
Overview
Transmissible gastroenteritis coronavirus (TGEV) is a highly infectious and deadly virus that infects the intestinal tract and causes severe diarrhea and vomiting in pigs. The virus is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through a pig herd, causing significant economic losses in the swine industry worldwide. The virus, which belongs to the family of Coronaviridae, is a single-stranded RNA virus that measures about 100 nm in diameter. TGEV is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, and it infects the epithelial cells of the small intestine, causing severe inflammation and damage to the villi, which reduces the absorption of nutrients and water in the animal. The clinical signs of TGEV infection may resemble symptoms of other intestinal diseases, making it difficult to diagnose based solely on clinical signs. However, laboratory diagnosis can be performed by detecting the virus in feces or intestinal tissue using molecular techniques such as PCR. There are currently no effective treatments available for TGEV infection, so prevention and control measures are critical to preventing outbreaks. These measures include strict biosecurity measures, vaccination, and proper hygiene and management practices in the pig herd. In conclusion, Transmissible gastroenteritis coronavirus is a highly contagious and deadly virus that affects the digestive system of pigs. Awareness of this virus and strict attention to herd health management practices are important steps to control the spread of the virus and protect the swine industry.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2020
How this research is being cited
The 2 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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Cell Therapy as an Alternative approach for COVID-19 Infection Consequences: A Non-Systematic Review2021 · International Journal of Coronaviruses
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Cell Therapy as an Alternative approach for COVID-19 Infection Consequences: A Non-Systematic Review2021 · International Journal of Coronaviruses
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2020 · Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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2020 · Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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2020 · Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi Media Pengembangan Ilmu dan Praktek Administrasi
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2020 · Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi: Media Pengembangan Ilmu dan Praktek Administrasi
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