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Given the potential for recombination among PRRSV genomes and variations in pathogenicity, newly emerging PRRSV isolates are of considerable clinical importance. In this study, we successfully isolated a novel strain named XJ-Z5 from PRRSV-positive samples collected in Xinjiang province in 2022. Through comprehensive genomic sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, and recombination analysis, we confirmed that this strain belongs to the NADC30-like recombinant PRRSV. During pathogenicity tests in piglets, this strain exhibited moderate virulence, causing symptoms such as reduced appetite, persistent fever, and weight loss; however, no mortality cases were observed. Tests conducted at various time points detected the presence of PRRSV nucleic acid in nasal swabs, rectal swabs, tissue samples, and blood, with the highest viral loads found in lung tissue and blood. Serum biochemical tests indicated significant impairment of liver and kidney function. PRRSV antibodies began to appear gradually after 10 days post infection. Hematoxylin and eosin staining revealed substantial pathological changes in lung tissue and lymph nodes. This study enhances our understanding of the epidemiology of PRRSV and underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and research in light of the challenges posed by the continuous evolution of viral strains. Furthermore, the research emphasizes the urgency of the rapid genomic analysis of emerging viral strains. Through these comprehensive research and monitoring strategies, we aimed to curb the spread of PRRSV more effectively and thus reduce the huge economic losses it caused to the pig industry.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/v17030379","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,3,6]],"date-time":"2025-03-06T06:02:13Z","timestamp":1741240933000},"page":"379","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["Genome and Pathogenicity Analysis of an NADC30-like PRRSV Strain in China\u2019s Xinjiang Province"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"17","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1983-3470","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Honghuan","family":"Li","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Wei","family":"Zhang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China"},{"name":"Tecon Bio-Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Urumqi 830011, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Yanjie","family":"Qiao","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China"},{"name":"College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Wenxing","family":"Wang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Wenxiang","family":"Zhang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Yueli","family":"Wang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Medicine, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832008, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jihai","family":"Yi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China"},{"name":"Collaborative Innovation Center for Sheep Health Breeding and Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Shihezi 832003, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Huan","family":"Zhang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China"},{"name":"Collaborative Innovation Center for Sheep Health Breeding and Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Shihezi 832003, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Zhongchen","family":"Ma","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China"},{"name":"Collaborative Innovation Center for Sheep Health Breeding and Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Shihezi 832003, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Chuangfu","family":"Chen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China"},{"name":"Collaborative Innovation Center for Sheep Health Breeding and Zoonosis Prevention and Control, Shihezi 832003, China"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,3,6]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","unstructured":"Ruedas-Torres, I., Rodr\u00edguez-G\u00f3mez, I.M., S\u00e1nchez-Carvajal, J.M., Larenas-Mu\u00f1oz, F., Pallar\u00e9s, F.J., Carrasco, L., and G\u00f3mez-Laguna, J. 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