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Genetic characterization of highly pathogenic H5 influenza viruses from poultry in Taiwan, 2015.

Journal:
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases
Year:
2016
Authors:
Huang, Pei-Yu et al.
Affiliation:
Shantou University Medical College · China
Species:
bird

Abstract

Phylogenetic analysis of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 viruses causing recent outbreaks in Taiwan showed that they belonged to the Asian HPAI H5 lineage, clade 2.3.4.4 viruses, and were apparently introduced by migratory birds. These viruses reassorted with Eurasian influenza gene pool viruses and formed five genotypic variants. As Taiwan has a similar influenza ecosystem to southern China, the HPAI H5 lineage could become established and enzootic in the island.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26690663/