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Live Bird Markets in Nigeria: A Potential Reservoir for H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses.
Viruses - 24 Jul 2021
Sulaiman Lanre, Shittu Ismaila, Fusaro Alice, Inuwa Bitrus, Zecchin Bianca, Gado Dorcas, Schivo Alessia, Bianco Alice, Laleye Agnes, Gobbo Federica, Vakuru Columba, Joannis Tony, Monne Isabella, Meseko Clement
Abstract excerpt
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 ecology and epidemiology of AI in Nigeria, we performed whole-genome sequencing of nineteen H9N2 viruses recovered,...
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