Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus outbreak among Cape cormorants () in Namibia, 2022.
- Journal:
- Emerging microbes & infections
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Molini, Umberto et al.
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
In January 2022, significant mortality was observed among Cape cormorants () on the west coast of Namibia. Samples collected were shown to be positive for H5N1 avian influenza by multiplex RT-qPCR. Full genome analysis and phylogenetic analysis identified the viruses as belonging to clade 2.3.4.4b and that it clustered with similar viruses identified in Lesotho and Botswana in 2021. This is the first genomic characterization of H5N1 viruses in Namibia and has important implications for poultry disease management and wildlife conservation in the region.
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