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Avian influenza viruses in water birds, Africa

Gaidet N., Dodman T., Caron A., Balança G., Desvaux S., Goutard F., Cattoli G., Lamarque F., Hagemeijer W., Monicat F.. 2007. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 13 (4) : p. 626-629.

DOI: 10.3201/eid1304.061011

We report the first large-scale surveillance of avian influenza viruses in water birds conducted in Africa. This study shows evidence of avian influenza viruses in wild birds, both Eurasian and Afro-tropical species, in several maior wetlands of Africa.

Mots-clés : influenzavirus; oiseau; animal sauvage; surveillance épidémiologique; grippe aviaire; afrique au sud du sahara

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