Classical swine fever virus

Patent Granted The infectious agent responsible is a virus CSFV (previously called hog cholera virus) of the genus Pestivirus in the family Flaviviridae.[1][5] CSFV is closely related to the ruminant pestiviruses that cause Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVDV) and Border Disease (BDV).[6] The effect of different CSFV strains varies widely, leading to a wide range of clinical signs. Highly virulent strains correlate with acute, obvious disease and high mortality, including neurological signs and hemorrhages within the skin.