Avian Influenza among Waterfowl Hunters and Wildlife Professionals

Avian Influenza among Waterfowl Hunters and Wildlife Professionals

We report serologic evidence of avian influenza infection in 1 duck hunter and 2 wildlife professionals with extensive histories of wild waterfowl and game bird exposure. Two laboratory methods showed evidence of past infection with influenza A/H11N9, a less common virus strain in wild ducks, in the...

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Main Authors: James S. Gill, Richard Webby, Mary J.R. Gilchrist, Gregory C. Gray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
avian influenza
hemagglutinin 11
waterfowl hunters
wildlife professionals
microneutralization
hemagglutination inhibition
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/8/06-0492_article
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Summary:We report serologic evidence of avian influenza infection in 1 duck hunter and 2 wildlife professionals with extensive histories of wild waterfowl and game bird exposure. Two laboratory methods showed evidence of past infection with influenza A/H11N9, a less common virus strain in wild ducks, in these 3 persons.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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