Persistence of low pathogenic avian influenza virus in waterfowl in a Southern African ecosystem

Waterfowl were counted and sampled in a Zimbabwean wetland over 24 months. LPAI strains were detected during 20 consecutive months, providing evidence of regional yearly persistence of LPAI. We discuss the role of Afro-tropical ducks in viral maintenance and transmission, and attempt to explain the observed patterns.

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Main Authors: Caron, Alexandre, Abolnik, Célia, Mundava, Josephine, Gaidet, Nicolas, Burger, Christina E., Mochotlhoane, Bontsi, Bruinzeel, Leo W., Chiweshe, Ngoni, De Garine-Wichatitsky, Michel, Cumming, Graeme S.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:eng
Subjects:L73 - Maladies des animaux, Influenzavirus aviaire, oiseau aquatique, animal sauvage, canard, épidémiologie, surveillance épidémiologique, vecteur de maladie, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_9017, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8331, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_24103, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2406, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2615, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_16411, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8164, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8516, http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7265,
Online Access:http://agritrop.cirad.fr/562688/
http://agritrop.cirad.fr/562688/1/document_562688.pdf
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Summary:Waterfowl were counted and sampled in a Zimbabwean wetland over 24 months. LPAI strains were detected during 20 consecutive months, providing evidence of regional yearly persistence of LPAI. We discuss the role of Afro-tropical ducks in viral maintenance and transmission, and attempt to explain the observed patterns.