New Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Study Results from Federal Centre for Animal Health Described [Molecular epidemiology of foot-and-mouth disease (review)].

A new report discusses research findings on foot and mouth disease virus from the Federal Centre for Animal Health. The study highlights the importance of molecular epidemiological studies in monitoring and tracking the virus. These studies have revealed the genetic diversity of the virus and its evolution in different regions. The research also identifies the emergence of two panzootics, which are likely a result of economic globalization. The study concludes that the results of molecular epidemiological studies are crucial in selecting vaccine strains for preventive vaccination in high-risk areas. [Extracted from the article]