Publications by authors named "Eva Clements"
Animals (Basel)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Influenza A virus (IAV) is a pathogen found in water birds like gulls and can infect humans and livestock; this study investigates IAV prevalence in ring-billed and Franklin's gulls over a year.
- The research involved testing over 1500 gulls for viral RNA and about 1000 for antibodies, revealing significant differences in infection rates based on age and species and a notable disconnect between virus presence and antibody levels.
- Findings underscore the importance of serological surveillance, which helps track past infections and future susceptibility, guiding resource allocation for monitoring this significant disease affecting humans and animals.
