Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 virus exposure in goats and sheep
Foong Ying Wong, Tahir Yaqub, Rong Zhang, Nadia Mukhtar, Hamda Pervaiz, Hafiz Usama Hussain Yawar, Mubashir Iqbal, Hassaan Bin Aslam, Muhammad Waqar Aziz, Maham Akram, Sumbal Raza, Jenny Guek Hong Low, Peter Cronin, Eric D. Laing, Dolyce H. W. Low, , Gavin J. D. Smith
This study assesses the seroprevalence of influenza A and B viruses in goats and sheep, finding high antibody rates against avian H5, H7, and H9 subtypes, suggesting these animals may be novel hosts for pandemic influenza viruses.
bioRxiv · Aug 31, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology