PD-African Swine Fever Genesig Real-time PCR Kit (Research use only)

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. It
is caused by the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), a large, double-stranded DNA virus belonging to
the Asfarviridae family. ASFV does not pose a direct threat to human health, but it can have severe
economic consequences for the swine industry.
ASFV can be transmitted through direct contact with infected pigs, ingestion of contaminated feed or
garbage, and through tick vectors. The virus can survive for extended periods in pork products, on
equipment, and in the environment.
Infected pigs may exhibit a wide range of clinical signs, including high fever, loss of appetite, lack of
energy, vomiting, diarrhoea, and haemorrhages on the skin and internal organs. The disease
progresses rapidly, and mortality rates can be very high.
ASFV primarily infects domestic and wild pigs. While it does not harm humans, people can act as
carriers of the virus through contaminated clothing, equipment, or other fomites.
ASFV is endemic in certain regions of Africa, but it has also spread to other parts of the world. In
recent years, there have been significant outbreaks in Europe, Asia, and other regions, leading to
substantial economic losses in the swine industry.
There is currently no specific treatment for ASFV, and controlling its spread relies on strict biosecurity
measures. This includes quarantine, culling of infected and at-risk animals, and implementing
measures to prevent the introduction of the virus to uninfected areas.