Avian flu threatens Neotropical birds
Víctor Gamarra-Toledo, Pablo I. Plaza, Roberto Gutiérrez, Paola Luyo, Lizbeth Hernani, Fernando Angulo, Sergio A. Lambertucci
Abstract
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIv) that spread through the Holarctic region in 2022, affecting millions of birds (1), has reached South America. The disease threatens marine and terrestrial birds, including endangered species. Real-time information gathering and steps to prevent the spread of disease will be required to mitigate this outbreak.
Topics & Concepts
HolarcticOutbreakInfluenza A virus subtype H5N1Endangered speciesHighly pathogenicAvian influenza virusBiologyGeographyNewcastle diseaseBird fluZoologyEcologyVirologyVirusHabitatGenusMosquito-borne diseases and controlZoonotic diseases and public healthAnimal Disease Management and Epidemiology