PCV-2 genotype definition and nomenclature

SIR, — To date, at least three different phylogenetic groups of porcine circo-virus type 2 (pcv-2) have been recognised ([Gagnon and others 2007][1], [Dupont and others 2008][2], [Grau-Roma and others 2008][3], [Timmusk and others 2008][4]). However, the mandate of the International Committee on