Intercontinental Spread of Eurasian Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) to Senegal

Intercontinental Spread of Eurasian Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) to Senegal

In January 2021, Senegal reported the emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A(H5N1), which was detected on a poultry farm in Thies, Senegal, and in great white pelicans in the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. We report evidence of new transcontinental spread of H5N1 from Europe toward...

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Main Authors: Fatou T. Lo, Bianca Zecchin, Alpha A. Diallo, O. Racky, Luca Tassoni, Aida Diop, Moussa Diouf, Mayékor Diouf, Yacine N. Samb, Ambra Pastori, Federica Gobbo, Francesca Ellero, Mariame Diop, Modou M. Lo, Mame N. Diouf, Mathioro Fall, Amadou A. Ndiaye, Adji M. Gaye, Médoune Badiane, Mbargou Lo, Babacor N. Youm, Ibrahima Ndao, Marius Niaga, Calogero Terregino, Boly Diop, Youssou Ndiaye, Angelique Angot, Ismaila Seck, Mamadou Niang, Baba Soumare, Alice Fusaro, Isabella Monne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
influenza
HPAI H5N1 virus
Senegal
poultry
white pelicans
transcontinental spread
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/1/21-1401_article
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Summary:In January 2021, Senegal reported the emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A(H5N1), which was detected on a poultry farm in Thies, Senegal, and in great white pelicans in the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. We report evidence of new transcontinental spread of H5N1 from Europe toward Africa.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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