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- In late 2016, a low pathogenic H7N6 avian influenza virus outbreak was reported in domestic turkeys in Central Chile.
- Researchers analyzed the genetic and antigenic properties of the virus and its transmission to chickens, discovering it was a reassorted strain from wild bird viruses.
- The study revealed that the virus adapted to poultry and developed resistance to antiviral medications, emphasizing the importance of ongoing surveillance and better biosecurity measures on poultry farms.
Article Abstract
In late 2016, an H7N6 low pathogenic avian influenza virus outbreak occurred in domestic turkeys in Central Chile. We characterized the genetic and antigenic properties of the outbreak virus and its experimental transmission in chickens. Our studies demonstrate that the outbreak virus is a reassortment of genes identified from Chilean wild bird viruses between 2013 and 2017 and displays molecular adaptations to poultry and antiviral resistance to adamantanes. Further, these wild bird viruses are also able to transmit in experimentally infected chickens highlighting the need for continued surveillance and improvement of biosecurity in poultry farms.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6456847 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2019.1595162 | DOI Listing |
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