Spreading of the High-Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus of Clade 2.3.4.4b into Uruguay

Spreading of the High-Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus of Clade 2.3.4.4b into Uruguay

Background: Avian influenza viruses (genus <i>Alphainfluenzavirus</i>, family <i>Orthomyxoviridae</i>) infect avian and mammal hosts. In 2022, the high pathogenicity avian influenza virus (H5N1) spread to South America, resulting in the loss of thousands of wild birds, includ...

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Main Authors: Ana Marandino, Gonzalo Tomás, Yanina Panzera, Carmen Leizagoyen, Ramiro Pérez, Lucía Bassetti, Raúl Negro, Sirley Rodríguez, Ruben Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
AIV
South America
genetic lineage
backyard poultry
wildlife
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/9/1906

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