Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus in smuggled Thai eagles, Belgium.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Van Borm, Steven et al.
- Affiliation:
- Avian Virology and Immunology Unit
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
We report the isolation and characterization of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 virus from Crested Hawk-Eagles smuggled into Europe by air travel. A screening performed in human and avian contacts indicated no dissemination occurred. Illegal movements of birds are a major threat for the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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