Phylogeny and evolutionary genetics of porcine parvovirus in wild boars

► Genetic diversity and evolution of porcine parvovirus in wild boars were studied. ► PPVs of wild boars proved to be more diverse than viruses of domestic pigs. ► High rate of evolution for VP1/VP2 genes was found. ► PPV has a relatively recent evolutionary history, diverged in the last 20-60 years.