Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus in Poultry, Benin, 2021.

ABSTRACT: In August 2021, we detected highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses in poultry in southern Benin. The isolates were genetically similar to H5N1 viruses of clade 2.3.4.4b isolated during the same period in Africa and Europe. We also found evidence for 2 separate introductions of these viruses into Benin.

SUBMITTER: Sanogo IN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9707597 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature