Bridging the Gap: Can COVID-19 Research Help Combat African Swine Fever?
Issued Date
2023-09-01
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eISSN
19994915
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85172303399
Journal Title
Viruses
Volume
15
Issue
9
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Viruses Vol.15 No.9 (2023)
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Pakotiprapha D., Kuhaudomlarp S., Tinikul R., Chanarat S. Bridging the Gap: Can COVID-19 Research Help Combat African Swine Fever?. Viruses Vol.15 No.9 (2023). doi:10.3390/v15091925 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/90311
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Bridging the Gap: Can COVID-19 Research Help Combat African Swine Fever?
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Abstract
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and economically devastating disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boar, caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV). Despite being harmless to humans, ASF poses significant challenges to the swine industry, due to sudden losses and trade restrictions. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an unparalleled global research effort, yielding remarkable advancements across scientific disciplines. In this review, we explore the potential technological spillover from COVID-19 research into ASF. Specifically, we assess the applicability of the diagnostic tools, vaccine development strategies, and biosecurity measures developed for COVID-19 for combating ASF. Additionally, we discuss the lessons learned from the pandemic in terms of surveillance systems and their implications for managing ASF. By bridging the gap between COVID-19 and ASF research, we highlight the potential for interdisciplinary collaboration and technological spillovers in the battle against ASF.