Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus infections in pinnipeds and seabirds in Uruguay: Implications for bird–mammal transmission in South America

The highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses of clade 2.3.4.4b have caused unprecedented deaths in South American wild birds, poultry, and marine mammals. In September 2023, pinnipeds and seabirds appeared dead on the Uruguayan Atlantic coast. Sixteen influenza virus strains were characterized by r...

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Main Author:	Tomás Custodio, Gonzalo Martín (author)
Other Authors:	Marandino, Ana (author), Panzera Crespo, Yanina (author), Rodríguez, Sirley (author), Luz Wallau, Gabriel (author), Zimmer Dezordi, Filipe (author), Pérez Valiente, Ramiro Andrés (author), Bassetti Baccino, Lucía (author), Negro, Raúl Germán (author), Williman, Joaquín (author), Uriarte, Valeria (author), Grazioli, Fabiana (author), Leizagoyen, Carmen (author), Riverón Mato, Ana Sabrina (author), Coronel, Jaime (author), Bello Simmari, Soledad (author), Páez, Enrique A. (author), Lima, Martin (author), Méndez, Virginia (author), Pérez, Ruben (author)
Format:	article
Language:	English
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Avian influenza Mammal adaptation Sea mammals Transmission
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12008/50157
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