Multiple Introductions of Influenza A(H5N8) Virus into Poultry, Egypt, 2017.

ABSTRACT: After high mortality rates among commercial poultry were reported in Egypt in 2017, we genetically characterized 4 distinct influenza A(H5N8) viruses isolated from poultry. Full-genome analysis indicated separate introductions of H5N8 clade 2.3.4.4 reassortants from Europe and Asia into Egypt, which poses a serious threat for poultry and humans.

SUBMITTER: Salaheldin AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5938773 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature