Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Avian influenza A(H10N7) virus involvement in mass mortality of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in Sweden, March through October 2014.
- Journal:
- Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Zohari, S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Virology
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
We provide the first scientific report of influenza A virus involvement in a mass mortality event among harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) off the west coast of Sweden. Avian influenza A (H10N7) virus was detected in the lungs of two affected animals. This subtype has not been reported in seals to date, nor has influenza A-associated mortality been reported in seals in Europe. Circulation of avian influenza viruses in mammals may have implications for public health.
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