Limited pathogenicity and transmissibility of Korean highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N6 clade 2.3.4.4 in ferrets

J. Y. Noh, D. H. Lee, S. S. Yuk, J. H. Kwon, E. O. Tseren-Ochir, W. T. Hong, J. H. Jeong, S. Jeong, C. S. Song

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Abstract

The pathogenicity and transmissibility of a reassortant clade 2.3.4.4 avian influenza A (H5N6) virus were evaluated in ferrets. Virus excretion was detected in the upper respiratory tract, but the ferrets did not show any clinical signs of infection. Transmission did not occur between cohoused or respiratory droplet-contact ferrets.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)923-926
Number of pages4
JournalTransboundary and Emerging Diseases
Volume65
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2018

Keywords

  • ferrets
  • influenza in birds
  • zoonoses

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