Evidence of Influenza A(H5N1) Spillover Infections in Horses, Mongolia
Batchuluun Damdinjav, Savitha Raveendran, Laura Mojsiejczuk, Ulaankhuu Ankhanbaatar, Jiayun Yang, Jean-Rémy Sadeyen, Munir Iqbal, Daniel R. Pérez, Daniela S. Rajão, Andrew S. Park, Mafalda Viana, Pablo R. Murcia
Abstract
Recent outbreaks of influenza A(H5N1) have affected many mammal species. We report serologic evidence of H5N1 virus infection in horses in Mongolia. Because H3N8 equine influenza virus is endemic in many countries, horses should be monitored to prevent reassortment between equine and avian influenza viruses with unknown consequences.
Topics & Concepts
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1ReassortmentOutbreakEquine influenzaVirologyTransmission and infection of H5N1Influenza A virusBiologySerologyAvian influenza virusHuman mortality from H5N1VirusVeterinary medicineMedicineImmunologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)AntibodyPathologyInfluenza Virus Research StudiesAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyViral Infections and Vectors