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  • Highly Pathogenic Avian Inf...
    Ariyama, Naomi; Pardo-Roa, Catalina; Muñoz, Gabriela; Aguayo, Carolina; Ávila, Claudia; Mathieu, Christian; Almonacid, Leonardo I; Medina, Rafael A; Brito, Barbara; Johow, Magdalena; Neira, Victor

    Emerging infectious diseases, 09/2023, Volume: 29, Issue: 9
    Journal Article

    In December 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus emerged in Chile. We detected H5N1 virus in 93 samples and obtained 9 whole-genome sequences of strains from wild birds. Phylogenetic analysis suggests multiple viral introductions into South America. Continued surveillance is needed to assess risks to humans and domestic poultry.