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

Sun Hak Lee, Andrew Y. Cho, Tae Hyeon Kim, Seo Jeong Ahn, Ju Ho Song, Heesu Lee, Yun Jeong Choi, Nyamsuren Otgontogtokh, Jung Hoon Kwon, Chang Seon Song, Dong Hun Lee

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Abstract

We isolated 5 highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4.b viruses from wild waterfowl feces in South Korea during November 2022. Whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed novel genotypes produced by reassortment with Eurasian low pathogenicity avian influenza viruses. Enhanced surveillance will be required to improve prevention and control strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1475-1478
Number of pages4
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume29
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2023

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