Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5N8) Clade 2.3.4.4 Infection in Migratory Birds, Egypt
- Abdullah A. Selim
- Ahmed M. Erfan
- Naglaa Hagag
- Ali Zanaty
- Abdel-Hafez Samir
- Mohamed Samy
- Ahmed Abdelhalim
- Abdel-Satar A. Arafa
- Mohamed A. Soliman
- Momtaz Shaheen
- Essam M. Ibraheem
- Ibrahim Mahrous
- Mohamed K. Hassan
- Mahmoud M. Naguib
Publication date
June 2017
DOI Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Journal
Emerging Infectious DiseasesAbstract
We isolated highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N8) of clade 2.3.4.4 from the common coot (Fulica atra) in Egypt, documenting its introduction into Africa through migratory birds. This virus has a close genetic relationship with subtype H5N8 viruses circulating in Europe. Enhanced surveillance to detect newly emerging viruses is warranted
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