Continuing Threat of Influenza (H5N1) Virus Circulation in Egypt

نویسندگان

  • Ghazi Kayali
  • Rabeh El-Shesheny
  • Mohamed A. Kutkat
  • Ahmed M. Kandeil
  • Ahmed Mostafa
  • Mariette F. Ducatez
  • Pamela P. McKenzie
  • Elena A. Govorkova
  • Mohamed H. Nasraa
  • Robert G. Webster
  • Richard J. Webby
  • Mohamed A. Ali
چکیده

Reservoirs for the continuing influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in Egypt are ill-defined. Through active surveillance, we detected highly pathogenic influenza subtype H5 viruses in all poultry sectors; incidence was 5%. No other subtypes were found. Continued circulation of influenza (H5N1) viruses in various regions and poultry sectors perpetuates human exposure in Egypt.

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دوره 17  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011