Antibody prevalence to avian influenza virus subtypes H5, H7 and H9 in falcons, captive and wild birds, United Arab Emirates, 2003–2006

Abstract Background Avian influenza viruses (AIV) may cause enormous economic losses in the poultry industry and sporadically severe disease in humans. Falconry is a tradition of great importance in the Arabian Peninsula. Falcons may catch AIV through contact with infected quarry species. Objectives...

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Main Authors: Nicola Jöstl, Pia Weidinger, Helga Lussy, Tom A. Bailey, Sunitha Joseph, Sean McKeown, Declan O`Donovan, Xiangdong Li, Norbert Nowotny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-07-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine and Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1156