Emerging Infectious Diseases (Dec 2019)

Evolution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Poultry, Togo, 2018

  • Maxime Fusade-Boyer,
  • Pidemnéwé S. Pato,
  • Mathias Komlan,
  • Koffi Dogno,
  • Trushar Jeevan,
  • Adam Rubrum,
  • Casimir K. Kouakou,
  • Emmanuel Couacy-Hymann,
  • Daniel Batawui,
  • Emilie Go-Maro,
  • Pamela McKenzie,
  • Richard J. Webby,
  • Mariette F. Ducatez

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190054
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25, no. 12
pp. 2287 – 2289

Abstract

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In 2015, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses reemerged in poultry in West Africa. We describe the introduction of a reassortant clade 2.3.2.1c virus into Togo in April 2018. Our findings signal further local spread and evolution of these viruses, which could affect animal and human health.

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