Detection of Clade 2.3.4.4b Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Virus in Cambodia, 2021
Kimberly M. Edwards, Jurre Y. Siegers, Xiaoman Wei, Ammar Aziz, Yi‐Mo Deng, Sokhoun Yann, Chan Bun, Seng Bunnary, Leonard Izzard, Makara Hak, Peter Thielen, Sothyra Tum, Frank Wong, Nicola S. Lewis, Joe James, Filip Claes, Ian Barr, Dhanasekaran Vijaykrishna, Erik A. Karlsson
Abstract
In late 2021, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses were detected in domestic ducks in poultry markets in Cambodia. Surveillance, biosafety, and biosecurity efforts should be bolstered along the poultry value chain to limit spread and infection risk at the animal-human interface.
Topics & Concepts
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1BiosecurityCladeBiosafetyHighly pathogenicVirologyBiologyInfluenza A virusVirusPoultry farmingVeterinary medicineBiotechnologyPhylogeneticsGeneMedicineEcologyGeneticsInfluenza Virus Research StudiesCOVID-19 epidemiological studiesViral Infections and Vectors