Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Genetic Diversity of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8/H5N5) Viruses in Italy, 2016-17.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Fusaro, Alice et al.
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
In winter 2016-17, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) and A(H5N5) viruses of clade 2.3.4.4 were identified in wild and domestic birds in Italy. We report the occurrence of multiple introductions and describe the identification in Europe of 2 novel genotypes, generated through multiple reassortment events.
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