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Detection and Genomic Characterization of an Avian Influenza Virus Subtype H5N1 (Clade 2.3.4.4b) Strain Isolated from a Pelican in Peru.

ABSTRACT: Surveillance helps us identify and monitor strains with zoonotic potential. A tracheal swab from a pelican on a Peruvian beach was H5N1 positive (clade 2.3.4.4b) using Oxford Nanopore's MinION platform. The near-complete genome sequence of strain VFAR-140 will aid us in understanding avian influenza epidemiology and spread.

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Diaz M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10281143 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Detection and Genomic Characterization of an Avian Influenza Virus Subtype H5N1 (Clade 2.3.4.4b) Strain Isolated from a Pelican in Peru.

Fernández-Díaz Manolo M Villanueva-Pérez Doris D Tataje-Lavanda Luis L Montalvan-Avalos Angela A Isasi-Rivas Gisela G Lulo-Vargas Milagros M Fernández-Sánchez Manolo M

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Surveillance helps us identify and monitor strains with zoonotic potential. A tracheal swab from a pelican on a Peruvian beach was H5N1 positive (clade 2.3.4.4b) using Oxford Nanopore's MinION platform. The near-complete genome sequence of strain VFAR-140 will aid us in understanding avian influenza epidemiology and spread. ...[more]

PMID: 37125942

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