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<p>Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly infectious viral disease that affects birds, including wild water birds and poultry. The emergence and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strains, such as H5N1, have raised concerns due to their potential to cause severe outbreaks and cross the species barrier, leading to human infections and global public health emergencies. In this study, we report the first case of HPAI H5N1 detection in Montenegro. Twenty-six carcasses of dalmatian pelicans were found in Skadar Lake, Montenegro, and the H5N1 subtype was confirmed through molecular testing in the samples from pelicans. The whole influenza genome was sequenced and belonging to clade 2.3.4.4b was determined.</p>
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Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly infectious viral disease that affects birds, including wild water birds and poultry. The emergence and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strains, such as H5N1, have raised concerns due to their potential to cause severe outbreaks and cross the species barrier, leading to human infections and global public health emergencies. In this study, we report the first case of HPAI H5N1 detection in Montenegro. Twenty-six carcasses of dalmatian pelicans were found in Skadar Lake, Montenegro, and the H5N1 subtype was confirmed through molecular testing in the samples from pelicans. The whole influenza genome was sequenced and belonging to clade 2.3.4.4b was determined.

First Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Montenegro

Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza

Acta Veterinaria

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Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly infectious viral disease that affects birds, including wild water birds and poultry. The emergence and...

First Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Montenegro

Pubblicato online: 16 mar 2024

Pagine: 145 - 158

Ricevuto: 19 lug 2023

Accettato: 22 gen 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acve-2024-0011

Parole chiave
2.3.4.4b, Avian influenza, HPAI, H5N1, Montenegro

© 2024 Bojan Adzic et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

First Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Montenegro

Pubblicato online: 16 mar 2024

Pagine: 145 - 158

Ricevuto: 19 lug 2023

Accettato: 22 gen 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acve-2024-0011

Parole chiave2.3.4.4b, Avian influenza, HPAI, H5N1, Montenegro

© 2024 Bojan Adzic et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
2.3.4.4b, Avian influenza, HPAI, H5N1, Montenegro