Probable Tiger-to-Tiger Transmission of Avian Influenza H5N1

2005236 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Roongroje Thanawongnuwech · Chulalongkorn University

Alongkorn Amonsin · Chulalongkorn University

Rachod Tantilertcharoen · Chulalongkorn University

Sudarat Damrongwatanapokin

Apiradee Theamboonlers · Chulalongkorn University

Sunchai Payungporn · Chulalongkorn University

Kamonchart Nanthapornphiphat · Zoological Park Organization

Abstract

During the second outbreak of avian influenza H5N1 in Thailand, probable horizontal transmission among tigers was demonstrated in the tiger zoo. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of those viruses showed no differences from the first isolate obtained in January 2004. This finding has implications for influenza virus epidemiology and pathogenicity in mammals.

Topics & Keywords

Influenza Virus Research Studies Viral Infections and Vectors Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 11, Issue 5, pp. 699-701

DOI: 10.3201/eid1105.050007

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