Bovine leukemia virus: a perspective insight into the infection and immunity

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1 Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Ph.D. Student in Immunology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

3 Graduated from Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is a member of the Retroviridae family and belongs to the Deltaretrovirus genus. It has a close relationship with human T-cell leukemia virus type I. BLV is responsible for causing enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL), a contagious disease that affects the bovine lymphatic system. This virus poses challenges for the global cattle industry, as it impacts cattle populations all over the world. Despite being widespread and impactful, BLV often goes unnoticed, with many researchers unaware of its presence and the potential consequences it carries. BLV demonstrates varying levels of pathogenicity. The majority of cattle (around 70%) become seropositive asymptomatic carriers, displaying no noticeable clinical symptoms. However, a smaller proportion of infected animals experience persistent lymphocytosis, characterized by an elevated number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream. If not monitored and managed, a subset of these persistently infected cattle may advance to lymphosarcoma. This condition typically presents as tumors in different lymphoid tissues, impacting various organs and overall health and productivity. Furthermore, recent research has highlighted the potential association between the occurrence of breast and lung cancer in humans and the presence of BLV. This review will delve into the recent discoveries concerning BLV, specifically exploring its epidemiology, the economic impact it has on the global cattle industry, its implications for human medicine, and the association between different alleles of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and susceptibility or resistance to BLV.

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