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Evidence of infection by H5N2 highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses in healthy wild waterfowl.
PLoS pathogens - 15 Aug 2008
Gaidet Nicolas, Cattoli Giovanni, Hammoumi Saliha, Newman Scott H, Hagemeijer Ward, Takekawa John Y, Cappelle Julien, Dodman Tim, Joannis Tony, Gil Patricia, Monne Isabella, Fusaro Alice, Capua Ilaria, Manu Shiiwuua, Micheloni Pierfrancesco, Ottosson Ulf, Mshelbwala John H, Lubroth Juan, Domenech Joseph, Monicat François
Abstract excerpt
The potential existence of a wild bird reservoir for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been recently questioned by the spread and the persisting circulation of H5N1 HPAI viruses, responsible for concurrent outbreaks in migratory and domestic birds over Asia, Europe, and Africa. During a large-scale surveillance programme over Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, we detected avian influenza...
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