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Often called pseudorabies, this disease has a worldwide distribution but has been eliminated from the UK and many countries in western Europe. It is caused by a herpesvi-rus whose primary host is the pig. The main signs are intense pruritis, depression and lethargy. Diagnosis is from virus isolation and paired serum samples. There is no treatment. The disease is notifiable in the UK.