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Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H7N1) Transmission Between Wild Ducks and Domestic Ducks
Author(s) -
Therkildsen O. R.,
Jensen T. H.,
Handberg K. J.,
Bragstad K.,
Jørgensen P. H.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
zoonoses and public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.87
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1863-2378
pISSN - 1863-1959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1863-2378.2010.01375.x
Subject(s) - influenza a virus subtype h5n1 , flock , biosecurity , highly pathogenic , biology , transmission (telecommunications) , virology , avian influenza virus , virus , veterinary medicine , waterfowl , ecology , medicine , habitat , electrical engineering , engineering
Summary This article describes a virological investigation in a mixed flock of ducks and geese following detection of avian influenza virus antibodies in domestic geese. Low pathogenic H7N1 was found in both domestic and wild birds, indicating that transmission of virus was likely to have taken place between these. The importance of implementing and maintaining appropriate biosecurity measures is re‐emphasized.