Avian influenza virus monitoring in wintering waterbirds in Iran, 2003-2007.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virological, molecular and serological studies were carried out to determine the status of infections with avian influenza viruses (AIV) in different species of wild waterbirds in Iran during 2003-2007. Samples were collected from 1146 birds representing 45 different species with the majority of samples originating from ducks, coots and shorebirds. Samples originated from 6 different provinces representative for the 15 most important wintering sites of migratory waterbirds in Iran.

Results

Overall, AIV were detected in approximately 3.4% of the samples. However, prevalence was higher (up to 8.3%) at selected locations and for certain species. No highly pathogenic avian influenza, including H5N1 was detected. A total of 35 AIVs were detected from cloacal or orophar

SUBMITTER: Fereidouni SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2837633 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature