Evolution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Poultry, Togo, 2018

Evolution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Poultry, Togo, 2018

In 2015, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses reemerged in poultry in West Africa. We describe the introduction of a reassortant clade 2.3.2.1c virus into Togo in April 2018. Our findings signal further local spread and evolution of these viruses, which could affect animal and human hea...

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Main Authors: Maxime Fusade-Boyer, Pidemnéwé S. Pato, Mathias Komlan, Koffi Dogno, Trushar Jeevan, Adam Rubrum, Casimir K. Kouakou, Emmanuel Couacy-Hymann, Daniel Batawui, Emilie Go-Maro, Pamela McKenzie, Richard J. Webby, Mariette F. Ducatez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Africa
highly pathogenic avian influenza
influenza virus
Togo
Côte d'Ivoire
reassortment
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/12/19-0054_article

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