Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus

**Definition:** A species of ARTERIVIRUS causing reproductive and respiratory disease in pigs. The European strain is called Lelystad virus. Airborne transmission is common.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.820.578.500.080.500.800

**Synonyms:** - Swine Infertility Respiratory Syndrome Virus - Swine Infertility and Respiratory Syndrome Virus - PRRSV - Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus