Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in great skuas in Great Britain

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has been detected in great skuas ( Stercorarius skua ) across different colonies on islands off the shore of Scotland, Great Britain during summer 2021. Of eight skuas submitted for post-mortem examination, seven have been confirmed as bein...

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Main Authors: Banyard, Ashley C., Lean, Fabian Z.X., Robinson, Caroline, Howie, Fiona, Tyler, Glen, Nisbet, Craig, Seekings, James, Meyer, Stephanie, Whittard, Elliot, Ashpitel, Henry F., Bas, Mehmet, Bryne, Alexander M.P., Lewis, Tom, James, Joe, Stefan, Levon, Brown, Ian H., Hansen, Rowena D. E., Reid, Scott M.
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Published: Authorea, Inc. 2024
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Stercorarius skua
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.170670066.67459333/v1
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Summary:Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has been detected in great skuas ( Stercorarius skua ) across different colonies on islands off the shore of Scotland, Great Britain during summer 2021. Of eight skuas submitted for post-mortem examination, seven have been confirmed as being infected with this virus using a range of diagnostic assays. Here we overview the outbreak event that occurred in this species, listed as species of conservation concern in Great Britain.

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