Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in a Harbor Porpoise, Sweden.

ABSTRACT: We found highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.3.4.4b associated with meningoencephalitis in a stranded harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). The virus was closely related to strains responsible for a concurrent avian influenza outbreak in wild birds. This case highlights the potential risk for virus spillover to mammalian hosts.

SUBMITTER: Thorsson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10045695 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature