Avian Influenza Viruses in Water Birds, Africa

Abstract

We report the first large-scale surveillance of avian influenza viruses in water birds conducted in Africa. This study shows evidence of avian influenza viruses in wild birds, both Eurasian and Afro-tropical species, in several major wetlands of Africa.

Keywords

• avian influenza
• water birds
• Africa
• dispatch
• Chad
• Kenya