Wild Ducks as Long-Distance Vectors of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1)

Wild Ducks as Long-Distance Vectors of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1)

Wild birds have been implicated in the expansion of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) outbreaks across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa (in addition to traditional transmission by infected poultry, contaminated equipment, and people). Such a role would require wild birds to exc...

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Main Authors: Juthatip Keawcharoen, Debby van Riel, Geert van Amerongen, Theo M. Bestebroer, Walter E. Beyer, Rob van Lavieren, Albert D.M.E. Osterhaus, Ron A.M. Fouchier, Thijs Kuiken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
disease vectors
ducks
epidemiology
immunohistochemistry
influenza A virus
H5N1 subtype
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/14/4/07-1016_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/14/4/07-1016_article

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