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Limited pathogenicity and transmissibility of Korean highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N6 clade 2.3.4.4 in ferrets
Author(s) -
Noh J.Y.,
Lee D.H.,
Yuk S.S.,
Kwon J.H.,
TserenOchir E.O.,
Hong W.T.,
Jeong J.H.,
Jeong S.,
Song C.S.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
transboundary and emerging diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.392
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1865-1682
pISSN - 1865-1674
DOI - 10.1111/tbed.12869
Subject(s) - pathogenicity , transmissibility (structural dynamics) , virology , highly pathogenic , biology , influenza a virus subtype h5n1 , clade , virus , transmission (telecommunications) , respiratory tract , avian influenza virus , respiratory system , microbiology and biotechnology , phylogenetic tree , gene , genetics , anatomy , physics , electrical engineering , vibration isolation , quantum mechanics , vibration , engineering
Summary The pathogenicity and transmissibility of a reassortant clade 2.3.4.4 avian influenza A (H5N6) virus were evaluated in ferrets. Virus excretion was detected in the upper respiratory tract, but the ferrets did not show any clinical signs of infection. Transmission did not occur between cohoused or respiratory droplet‐contact ferrets.