Novel reassortants of clade 2.3.4.4 H5N6 highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses possessing genetic heterogeneity in South Korea in late 2017

Yu Na Lee, Sun Ha Cheon, Soo Jeong Kye, Eun Kyoung Lee, Mingeun Sagong, Gyeong Beom Heo, Yong Myung Kang, Hyun Kyu Cho, Yong Joo Kim, Hyun Mi Kang, Myoung Heon Lee, Youn Jeong Lee

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Abstract

Novel H5N6 highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) were isolated from duck farms and migratory bird habitats in South Korea in November to December 2017. Genetic analysis demonstrated that at least two genotypes of H5N6 were generated through reassortment between clade 2.3.4.4 H5N8 HPAIVs and Eurasian low pathogenic avian influenza virus in migratory birds in late 2017, suggesting frequent reassortment of clade 2.3.4.4 H5 HPAIVs and highlighting the need for systematic surveillance in Eurasian breeding grounds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)850-854
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Veterinary Science
Volume19
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2018

Keywords

  • Clade 2.3.4.4
  • H5N6
  • H5N8
  • Highly pathogenic avian influenza
  • Reassortment

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