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

Multiple Introductions of Influenza A(H5N8) Virus into Poultry, Egypt, 2017.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2018 May 17;24(5):
Authors: Salaheldin AH, El-Hamid HSA, Elbestawy AR, Veits J, Hafez HM, Mettenleiter TC, El-Whab EMA
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.
PMID: 29470165 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - February 23, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Salaheldin AH, El-Hamid HSA, Elbestawy AR, Veits J, Hafez HM, Mettenleiter TC, El-Whab EMA Tags: Emerg Infect Dis Source Type: research