| Warning Teschovirus encephalomyelitis outbreak in Haiti August-2009 |
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Dear members of the CaribVET network, The current outbreak of Teschovirus in pigs in Haiti is a serious threat for Haitian pig producers and it can become a threat for other countries of the region, considering the high infectivity of the pathogen. A brief description of the outbreak is given on the website homepage, as well as links with FAO reports and disease documentation. The situation will be updated regularly on the website. CaribVET Coordination Unit |
| Teschovirus encephalomyelitis outbreak in Haiti |
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Since January 2009, a teschovirus PTV-1 serotype, identified by Plumb island laboratory, is circulating in Haiti and is causing important losses to Haiti pig producers. The virus is responsible for ac |
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