Live Bird Markets in Nigeria: A Potential Reservoir for H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses

Live Bird Markets in Nigeria: A Potential Reservoir for H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses

Since 2006, multiple outbreaks of avian influenza (AI) have been reported in Nigeria involving different subtypes. Surveillance and molecular epidemiology have revealed the vital role of live bird markets (LBMs) in the dissemination of AI virus to commercial poultry farms. To better understand the e...

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Main Authors: Lanre Sulaiman, Ismaila Shittu, Alice Fusaro, Bitrus Inuwa, Bianca Zecchin, Dorcas Gado, Alessia Schivo, Alice Bianco, Agnes Laleye, Federica Gobbo, Columba Vakuru, Tony Joannis, Isabella Monne, Clement Meseko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
avian influenza H9N2
live bird markets
Nigeria
multiple introductions
poultry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/8/1445

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