Molecular surveillance for avian influenza A virus in king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)

An investigation of the presence of influenza A virus has been conducted in king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at the Possession Island in the Crozet Archipelago, Antarctica, using a rapid molecular diagnostic method based on real-time polymerase chain reaction. No evidence of outbreak or posit...

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Main Authors: Chang Chung-Ming, Lebarbenchon, Camille, Gauthier-Clerc, M., Le Bohec, C., Beaune, D., Le Maho, Y., Van der Werf, S.
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 2009
Subjects:
Avian influenza virus
Surveillance
King penguin
Real-time polymerase chain reaction
Possession Island
Antarc*
Antarctica
King Penguins
Polar Biology
Online Access:http://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010044355
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Summary:An investigation of the presence of influenza A virus has been conducted in king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at the Possession Island in the Crozet Archipelago, Antarctica, using a rapid molecular diagnostic method based on real-time polymerase chain reaction. No evidence of outbreak or positive viral infection of influenza A virus was found in this study. We however recommend the implementation of long-term surveillance in seabird populations of polar ecosystems to detect the potential introduction of exotic strains and potential existence of a local epidemiological cycle for avian influenza viruses.

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