Porcine circovirus (PCV) is one of the smallest known autonomously replicating mammalian viruses ever discovered. It belongs to the family Circoviridae and has a single-stranded circular DNA genome of approximately 1.7 kb. PCV can be divided into four types according to its genotype, namely PCV1, PCV2, PCV3, and PCV4, with PCV4 being a recently reported type that requires further study.

PCV1 is considered nonpathogenic, while PCV2 is the most well-known pathogenic type, causing severe systemic diseases like Post-Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS), Porcine Dermatitis and Nephropathy Syndrome (PDNS) or other associated conditions. PCV2 and PCV3 are often co-infected with each other. PCV2 was discovered earlier and has become widely distributed worldwide, whereas PCV3 has gradually shown an epidemic trend globally in recent years. The pathogenicity of PCV3 is still under investigation, but studies have linked it to reproductive failure and respiratory diseases.

PCV is highly transmissible and can spread through direct contact, vertical transmission from sows to piglets, aerosol transmission, and contaminated feed or equipment. Its ability to co-infect with other swine pathogens further exacerbates disease severity and economic losses in pig farming. Therefore, rapid and accurate diagnosis of PCV is essential. SunshinyMed Porcine Circovirus (PCV) Detection Solution can qualitatively detect PCV in serum, whole blood, blood swabs, and tissue samples based on the Fluorescence PCR Method. The solution can help determine whether suspected infected pigs are infected with PCV2 or PCV3, assisting in clinical diagnosis.

Production Features

Reliable Detection: Reliable detection of Porcine Circovirus (PCV), covering the genotype PCV2 and PCV3

Internal control: With internal control in the kit to monitor and prevent false negative results effectively

High Precision: The precision values of intra and inter Ct values were all <5%

Providing integrated solution: Provides a rapid test solution that detects PCV with a high degree of sensitivity and specificity

Product Parameters

Materials provided

16 sets of PCR amplification freeze-dried reagents

16 sets of nucleic acid extraction reagents

16 sampling swabs

16 vials of sample preservation solution