Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
High pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b natural infection in captive Humboldt penguins ().
- Journal:
- Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Schlachter, Audra-Lynne D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Pathology & Animal Sciences · United Kingdom
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
Natural HPAIV H5N1 infection causes mortality and pathology in Humboldt penguins.Molecular analysis identified the aetiology as a novel H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b genotype.Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated infection of endothelial cells, macrophages and reticular cells in lymphoid tissue.
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