Pathogenicity of H5N8 avian influenza virus in chickens and in duck breeds and the role of MX1 and IFN- α in infection outcome and transmission to contact birds

In conclusion, there was a diversity in sensitivity and immunogenicity for HPAIV H5N8 among duck breeds, resulting in diverse infection outcomes and transmissibility to contacts. This study provides duck/chicken interface models for HPAIV transmission to poultry.PMID:37591150 | DOI:10.1016/j.cimid.2023.102039

Source: Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases. - August 17, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Nahed A El-Shall Walaa S H Abd El Naby Eid G S Hussein Ahlam E Yonis Mahmoud E Sedeik Source Type: research