Publications by authors named "Shirin Mousakhani"
Article Synopsis
- The rainbow trout is a valuable aquaculture species in Europe, but its production faces threats from the highly lethal viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) disease caused by the VHS virus (VHSV), specifically subgenogroup Ia.
- A comprehensive study analyzed 651 complete G gene sequences from 11 European countries (1971-2015), revealing the extensive spread and mixing of VHS Ia isolates, likely due to the trout trade.
- Researchers found nine distinct Ia clades, rapid population growth events, and a high mutation rate of the virus, with significant differences in VHS handling and effects observed between Germany and Denmark.
Background: Virological, molecular and serological studies were carried out to determine the status of infections with avian influenza viruses (AIV) in different species of wild waterbirds in Iran during 2003-2007. Samples were collected from 1146 birds representing 45 different species with the majority of samples originating from ducks, coots and shorebirds. Samples originated from 6 different provinces representative for the 15 most important wintering sites of migratory waterbirds in Iran.
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