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Phylogenetic Characterization of Novel Reassortant 2.3.4.4b H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses Isolated from Domestic Ducks in Egypt During the Winter Season 2021-2022.
Viruses - 23 Oct 2024
Saad Noha, Esaki Mana, Kojima Isshu, Khalil Ahmed Magdy, Osuga Shiori, Shahein Momtaz A, Okuya Kosuke, Ozawa Makoto, Alhatlani Bader Y
Abstract excerpt
Avian influenza (AI) is an extremely contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds that can spread rapidly among bird populations, inducing serious economic losses in the poultry industry. During the winter season 2021-2022, we isolated seventeen highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 viruses from outbreaks involving ducks in Egypt, occurring in both backyard and farm settings. The aim of this study...
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