Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Influenza Virus in Smuggled Thai Eagles, Belgium
Open Access
- 1 May 2005
- journal article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 11 (5), 702-705
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1105.050211
Abstract
We report the isolation and characterization of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 virus from Crested Hawk-Eagles smuggled into Europe by air travel. A screening performed in human and avian contacts indicated no dissemination occurred. Illegal movements of birds are a major threat for the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza.Keywords
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