ASFV (African swine fever virus)

African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a large, double-stranded DNA virus that causes African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious and often lethal disease in domestic and wild pigs. The virus is the only member of the Asfarviridae family and is known for its complex structure and resistance to environmental conditions. ASFV does not infect humans but poses a significant threat to the global pig industry due to the lack of a vaccine and the high mortality rates associated with infection.