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Genetic Characterization of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N8) Virus from Domestic Ducks,England, November 2014 |
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| Authors: | Amanda Hanna Jill Banks Denise A. Marston Richard J. Ellis Sharon M. Brookes Ian H. Brown |
| Affiliation: | Animal and Plant Health Agency, Addlestone, UK |
| Abstract: | Genetic sequences of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N8) virus in England have high homology to those detected in mainland Europe and Asia during 2014. Genetic characterization suggests this virus is an avian-adapted virus without specific affinity for zoonoses. Spatio-temporal detections of H5N8 imply a role for wild birds in virus spread. |
| Keywords: | Highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI H5N8 influenza viruses poultry ducks zoonoses molecular epidemiology England China Japan South Korea Germany the Netherlands |