Prevalence and risk factors of Influenza Avian Virus in backyard pigeons, ducks, and chickens in Toba Tek Singh District, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: Influenza Avian virus (IAV) is a zoonotic pathogen that can be transmitted from birds to humans. Multiple IAV pandemics have had a devastating impact on the poultry industry and backyard birds (including ducks, chickens, and pigeons) worldwide, notably in Europe, United States, Africa, and Asia. In Pakistan, numerous outbreaks of H7, H5, and H9 subtypes have been documented in both commercial and rural areas, resulting in significant financial losses. However, the epidemiological status of various IAV subtypes in backyard birds in rural areas remains largely unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of IAV and associated risk factors among domesticated birds in the Toba Tek Singh District, Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 2017 and 2019 using multistage clu

SUBMITTER: Shakeel I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12527132 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature