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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Infection in Feral Raccoons, Japan.
- Source :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases; Apr2011, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p714-717, 4p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Although raccoons (Procyon Iotor) are susceptible to influenza viruses, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) infection in these animals has not been reported. We performed a serosurvey of apparently healthy feral raccoons in Japan and found specific antibodies to subtype H5N1 viruses. Feral raccoons may pose a risk to farms and public health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RACCOON
INFLUENZA viruses
H5N1 Influenza
PUBLIC health
MICROORGANISMS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 60452968
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1704.101604