Avian influenza virus (H5N1) replication in feathers of domestic waterfowl

作者:Yamamoto Yu*; Nakamura Kikuyasu; Okamatsu Masatoshi; Yamada Manabu; Mase Masaji
来源:Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2008, 14(1): 149-151.
DOI:10.3201/eid1401.071036

摘要

We examined feathers of domestic ducks and geese inoculated with 2 different avian influenza virus (H5N1) genotypes. Together with virus isolation from the skin, the detection of viral antigens and ultrastructural observation of the virions in the feather epidermis raise the possibility of feathers as sources of infection.

  • 出版日期2008-1