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Genetic Characterization of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N8) Virus from Domestic Ducks, England, November 2014.

Authors :
Hanna, Amanda
Banks, Jill
Marston, Denise A.
Ellis, Richard J.
Brookes, Sharon M.
Brown, Ian H.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. May2015, p879-882. 4p. 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Genetic sequences of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8) virus in England have high homology to those detected in mainland Europe and Asia during 2014. Genetic characterization suggests this virus is an avian-adapted virus without specific affinity for zoonoses. Spatio-temporal detections of H5N8 imply a role for wild birds in virus spread. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102246257
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2105.141954