Genetic characterization of highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N8 viruses isolated from wild birds in Egypt

• Published in: Journal of general virology Vol. 98; no. 7; pp. 1573 - 1586
• Main Authors: Kandeil, Ahmed, Kayed, Ahmed, Moatasim, Yassmin, Webby, Richard J., McKenzie, Pamela P., Kayali, Ghazi, Ali, Mohamed A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Microbiology Society 01.07.2017
• Subjects: Animals; Animals, Wild - virology; Anseriformes - virology; Antibodies, Viral - immunology; Chickens; Egypt; Influenza A Virus, H5N8 Subtype - classification; Influenza A Virus, H5N8 Subtype - genetics; Influenza A Virus, H5N8 Subtype - isolation & purification; Influenza A Virus, H5N8 Subtype - pathogenicity; Influenza in Birds - immunology; Influenza in Birds - prevention & control; Influenza in Birds - virology; Influenza Vaccines - administration & dosage; Influenza Vaccines - genetics; Influenza Vaccines - immunology; Phylogeny; Poultry Diseases - immunology; Poultry Diseases - prevention & control; Poultry Diseases - virology; Virulence

A newly emerged H5N8 influenza virus was isolated from green-winged teal in Egypt during December 2016. In this study, we provide a detailed characterization of full genomes of Egyptian H5N8 viruses and some virological features. Genetic analysis demonstrated that the Egyptian H5N8 viruses are highl...