Genetically Divergent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Viruses in Wild Birds, Eastern China

Emerg Infect Dis. 2021;27(11):2940-2943. doi: 10.3201/eid2711.204893.ABSTRACTIn late 2020, we detected 32 highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) viruses in migratory ducks in Shanghai, China. Phylogenetic analysis of 5 representative isolates identified 2 sublineages of clade 2.3.4.4b. Each sublineage formed separate clusters with isolates from East Asia and Europe.PMID:34670650 | DOI:10.3201/eid2711.204893

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - October 21, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Guimei He Le Ming Xiang Li Yuhe Song Ling Tang Min Ma Jie Cui Tianhou Wang Source Type: research