Emerging Infectious Diseases (Feb 2018)

Co-circulation of Influenza A H5, H7, and H9 Viruses and Co-infected Poultry in Live Bird Markets, Cambodia

  • Paul F. Horwood,
  • Srey Viseth Horm,
  • Annika Suttie,
  • Sopheak Thet,
  • Phalla Y,
  • Sareth Rith,
  • San Sorn,
  • Davun Holl,
  • Sothyra Tum,
  • Sowath Ly,
  • Erik A. Karlsson,
  • Arnaud Tarantola,
  • Philippe Dussart

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2402.171360
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 24, no. 2
pp. 352 – 355

Abstract

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Longitudinal surveillance of 2 live bird markets in Cambodia revealed year-round, high co-circulation of H5, H7, and H9 influenza viruses. We detected influenza A viruses in 51.3% of ducks and 39.6% of chickens, and co-infections, mainly by H5 and H9 viruses, in 0.8% of ducks and 4.5% of chickens.

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