Publications by authors named "Rosa Gonzalez-Veliz"
Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is one of the most important pathogens affecting poultry, given its impact on health and production systems worldwide, despite widespread vaccination. Over the past 20 years, NDV has caused severe outbreaks of disease in Peru. These outbreaks primarily affected gamecocks and broiler chickens, with an additional reported case in commercial layers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHighly pathogenic avian Influenza virus (HPAIV) has spread in an unprecedented extent globally in recent years. Despite the large reports of cases in Asia, Europe, and North America, little is known about its circulation in South America. Here, we describe the isolation, and whole genome characterization of HPAIV obtained from sampling 26 wild bird species in Peru, representing one of the largest studies in our region following the latest HPAIV introduction in South America.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGenetic subtyping and phylogenetic analysis of HA and NA from avian influenza virus in wild birds from Peru reveals unique features among circulating strains in America.
PLoS One
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- Avian influenza virus (AIV) is a key concern for poultry and poses a pandemic risk to humans, as it evolves through migratory birds that serve as its primary hosts.
- A study in Peru involved screening 421 fecal samples from various wild bird species to identify and analyze AIV, resulting in the isolation of five low pathogenicity strains with novel genetic characteristics.
- The findings indicate that AIV in Peru could contribute to the emergence of new viral forms, emphasizing the importance of geographic factors in viral evolution.