Abstract:
A pair of primers was designed based on the M gene sequence of the Swine influenza virus (SIV) published in Genbank, and the matched RT-PCR assay was developed.The 675 bp specific fragment was amplified from H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2subtype Swine influenza viruses.Negative results were found on PRV, CSFV, PCV2 and PRRSV.The developed method was sensitive to detect RNA as little as 3.5pg, and Siv could be detected directly from lungs of infected mice and pathogenic swine.This RT-PCR assay was proved to be specific, sensitive, reproducible and suitable for rapid diagnosis of H1N1, H1N2 and H3N2.