Influenza A(H9N2) Virus, Burkina Faso

We identified influenza A(H9N2) virus G1 lineage in poultry in Burkina Faso. Urgent actions are needed to raise awareness about the risk associated with spread of this zoonotic virus subtype in the area and to construct a strategy for effective prevention and control of influenza caused by this viru...

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2017-12, Vol.23 (12), p.2118-2119
Main Authors: Zecchin, Bianca, Minoungou, Germaine, Fusaro, Alice, Moctar, Sidi, Ouedraogo-Kaboré, Anne, Schivo, Alessia, Salviato, Annalisa, Marciano, Sabrina, Monne, Isabella
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Language:English
Subjects:
H9N2 subtype
influenza
influenza virus
phylogeny
Research Letter
respiratory infections
viruses
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Summary:We identified influenza A(H9N2) virus G1 lineage in poultry in Burkina Faso. Urgent actions are needed to raise awareness about the risk associated with spread of this zoonotic virus subtype in the area and to construct a strategy for effective prevention and control of influenza caused by this virus.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid2312.171294