Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus in Wild Birds, Chile

Naomi Ariyama, Catalina Pardo-Roa, Gabriela Muñoz, Carolina Aguayo, Claudia Ávila, Christian Mathieu, Leonardo I. Almonacid, Rafael A. Medina, Barbara Brito, Magdalena Johow, Victor Neira

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Abstract

In December 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus emerged in Chile. We detected H5N1 virus in 93 samples and obtained 9 wholegenome sequences of strains from wild birds. Phylogenetic analysis suggests multiple viral introductions into South America. Continued surveillance is needed to assess risks to humans and domestic poultry.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1842-1845
Number of pages4
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume29
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2023

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