Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Infection in Feral Raccoons, Japan
oleh: Taisuke Horimoto, Ken Maeda, Shin Murakami, Maki Kiso, Kiyoko Iwatsuki-Horimoto, Mariko Sashika, Toshihiro Ito, Kazuo Suzuki, Mayumi Yokoyama, Yoshihiro Kawaoka
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-04-01 |
Deskripsi
Although raccoons (Procyon lotor) are susceptible to influenza viruses, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) infection in these animals has not been reported. We performed a serosurvey of apparently healthy feral raccoons in Japan and found specific antibodies to subtype H5N1 viruses. Feral raccoons may pose a risk to farms and public health.