Abstract
Reservoirs for the continuing influenza (H5N1) outbreaks in Egypt are ill-defined. Through active surveillance, we detected highly pathogenic influenza subtype H5 viruses in all poultry sectors; incidence was 5%. No other subtypes were found. Continued circulation of influenza (H5N1) viruses in various regions and poultry sectors perpetuates human exposure in Egypt.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging
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Disease Reservoirs / virology
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Egypt / epidemiology
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Humans
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Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype*
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Influenza in Birds / epidemiology*
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Influenza in Birds / transmission
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Influenza in Birds / virology
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Influenza, Human / epidemiology
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Influenza, Human / transmission
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Poultry / virology
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Zoonoses / epidemiology
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Zoonoses / transmission
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Zoonoses / virology