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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/15/9/1906 |