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

Alexandre Caron; Celia Abolnik; Josephine Mundava; Nicolas Gaidet; Christina E. Burger; Bontsi Mochotlhoane; Leo Bruinzeel; Ngoni Chiweshe; Michel De Garine-Wichatitsky; Graeme S. Cumming

doi:10.1007/s10393-010-0356-4

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

Alexandre Caron, Celia Abolnik, Josephine Mundava, Nicolas Gaidet, Christina E. Burger, Bontsi Mochotlhoane, Leo Bruinzeel, Ngoni Chiweshe, Michel De Garine-Wichatitsky, Graeme S. Cumming

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	109-115
Number of pages	7
Journal	Ecohealth
Volume	8
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10393-010-0356-4
Publication status	Published - Mar 2011
Externally published	Yes

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