Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus infections in pinnipeds and seabirds in Uruguay: a paradigm shift to virus transmission in South America
G. Tomas, A. Marandino, Y. Panzera, S. Rodriguez, G. d. L. Wallau, F. Dezordi, R. Perez, L. Bassetti, R. Negro, J. Williman, V. Uriarte, F. Grazioli, C. Leizagoyen, S. Riveron, J. Coronel, , R. Perez
The paper identifies clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 influenza strains in pinnipeds and seabirds in Uruguay, suggesting mammal-to-mammal and seabird transmission routes in South America.
bioRxiv · Dec 14, 2023Microbiology