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Outbreak dynamics of high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1, clade 2.3.4.4b euBB, in black-headed gulls and common terns in Germany in 2023.
Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A - 1 Aug 2026
Knief Ulrich, Ahrens Ann Kathrin, Allendorf Valerie, Behringer Carla J, Bertram Justine, Bouwhuis Sandra, Fiedler Wolfgang, Globig Anja, Günther Anne, Herrmann Christof, Knauf Sascha, Marchowski Dominik, Piro Simon, Pohlmann Anne, Rollins Robert E, Staubach Christoph, Harder Timm
Abstract excerpt
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Multiple independent HPAIV H5N1 euBB incursions occurred in Germany in 2023.HPAIV H5N1 euBB caused mass mortality in black-headed gulls and common terns.Outbreaks reduced gull and tern breeding populations by 16% and 6%, respectively.Rising H5-seroprevalence in terns may have contributed to the fade-out of genotype euBB.
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