Genetic Characterization and Zoonotic Potential of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus A(H5N6/H5N5), Germany, 2017–2018

Genetic Characterization and Zoonotic Potential of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus A(H5N6/H5N5), Germany, 2017–2018

We genetically characterized highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A(H5N6) clade 2.3.4.4b isolates found in Germany in 2017–2018 and assessed pathogenicity of representative H5N5 and H5N6 viruses in ferrets. These viruses had low pathogenicity; however, continued characterization of related isolat...

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Main Authors: Anne Pohlmann, Donata Hoffmann, Christian Grund, Susanne Koethe, Daniela Hüssy, Simone M. Meier, Jacqueline King, Jan Schinköthe, Reiner Ulrich, Timm Harder, Martin Beer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
highly pathogenic avian influenza
HPAI
H5N6
H5N5
H5N8
zoonotic potential
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/10/18-1931_article

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