Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Viruses Reintroduced into South Korea by Migratory Waterfowl, 2014-2015

Emerg Infect Dis. 2016 Mar;22(3):507-10. doi: 10.3201/eid2203.151006.

Abstract

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) viruses were isolated from migratory waterfowl in South Korea during fall 2014-winter 2015, a recurrence after initial introduction in winter 2014. These reappeared viruses were phylogenetically distinct from isolates circulating in poultry farms in South Korea.

Keywords: H5N8; South Korea; highly pathogenic avian influenza virus; influenza; phylogenetic analysis; viruses; wild waterfowl.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Domestic
  • Animals, Wild
  • Birds*
  • History, 21st Century
  • Influenza A virus / classification*
  • Influenza A virus / genetics*
  • Influenza A virus / isolation & purification
  • Influenza A virus / pathogenicity
  • Influenza in Birds / epidemiology*
  • Influenza in Birds / history
  • Influenza in Birds / virology*
  • Phylogeny
  • Republic of Korea / epidemiology