Highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus in smuggled Thai eagles, Belgium.

ABSTRACT: We report the isolation and characterization of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 virus from Crested Hawk-Eagles smuggled into Europe by air travel. A screening performed in human and avian contacts indicated no dissemination occurred. Illegal movements of birds are a major threat for the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

SUBMITTER: Van Borm S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3320388 | biostudies-literature | 2005 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature