Antibodies to Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Hunting Dogs Retrieving Wild Fowl, Washington, USA
Justin D. Brown, Adam Black, Katherine H. Haman, Diego G. Diel, Vickie Ramirez, Rachel S. Ziejka, Hannah T. Fenelon, Peter Rabinowitz, L. H. Stevens, Rebecca L. Poulson, David E. Stallknecht
Abstract
We detected antibodies to H5 and N1 subtype influenza A viruses in 4/194 (2%) dogs from Washington, USA, that hunted or engaged in hunt tests and training with wild birds. Historical data provided by dog owners showed seropositive dogs had high levels of exposure to waterfowl.
Topics & Concepts
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1VirologyAntibodyInfluenza A virusFowlVirusBiologyVeterinary medicineGeographyMedicineImmunologyEcologyInfluenza Virus Research StudiesAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyRespiratory viral infections research