Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Avian influenza virus (H5N1) replication in feathers of domestic waterfowl.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Yamamoto, Yu et al.
- Affiliation:
- National Institute of Animal Health · Japan
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
We examined feathers of domestic ducks and geese inoculated with 2 different avian influenza virus (H5N1) genotypes. Together with virus isolation from the skin, the detection of viral antigens and ultrastructural observation of the virions in the feather epidermis raise the possibility of feathers as sources of infection.
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