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Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in wild rats in Egypt during 2023.

Authors :
Kutkat O
Gomaa M
Moatasim Y
El Taweel A
Kamel MN
El Sayes M
GabAllah M
Kandeil A
McKenzie PP
Webby RJ
Kayali G
Ali MA
El-Shesheny R
Source :
Emerging microbes & infections [Emerg Microbes Infect] 2024 Dec; Vol. 13 (1), pp. 2396874. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 30.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We detected highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in wild rats collected from a rural area in Giza, Egypt, near poultry farms, markets, and backyard flocks. Sequence and phylogenetic analyses indicated that the virus from the rats belonged to clade 2.3.4.4b, which has been the predominant virus genotype circulating in Egypt and worldwide since 2021-2022. Active surveillance of avian influenza viruses in wild and domestic mammals is recommended to prevent further spread to mammals and humans.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2222-1751
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging microbes & infections
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39193629
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2024.2396874