AI Article Synopsis
- The study discusses the first outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in Lebanon that occurred in April 2016, affecting poultry.
- Whole-genome sequencing showed that the Lebanese strain is part of genetic clade 2.3.2.1c.
- The analysis indicates that this strain is genetically similar to other H5N1 viruses found in Europe and West Africa.
Article Abstract
We report the phylogenetic analysis of the first outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus detected in Lebanon from poultry in April 2016. Our whole-genome sequencing analysis revealed that the Lebanese H5N1 virus belongs to genetic clade 2.3.2.1c and clusters with viruses from Europe and West Africa.
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