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Phylogenetic Insights and Host-Specific Dynamics of Avian Metapneumovirus in Moroccan Wild Birds.
Avian diseases - 1 Jan 2026
Zekhnini Hasnae, Salam Mohamed Rida, Mellouli Fatiha El, Fellahi Siham, Ezaouine Abdelkarim, Bennis Faiza, Chegdani Fatima
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Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) poses a significant threat to poultry health, causing respiratory disease, reduced egg production, and substantial economic losses. Despite its global importance, data on aMPV circulation in North Africa remain limited. This study investigated the prevalence and genetic diversity of aMPV in wild birds in Morocco, with a focus on migratory species. Molecular testing detected aMPV in...
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