Co-circulation of Influenza A H5, H7, and H9 Viruses and Co-infected Poultry in Live Bird Markets, Cambodia

Paul Horwood (1) , Srey Viseth Horm (1) , Annika Suttie (1, 2) , Sopheak Thet (1) , Phalla Y (1) , Sareth Rith (1) , San Sorn (3) , Davun Holl (3) , Sothyra Tum (3) , Sowath Ly (1) , Erik Karlsson (1) , Arnaud Tarantola (1) , Philippe Dussart (1)

1 Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
2 Federation University Australia
3 National Animal Health and Production Investigation Center

Longitudinal surveillance of 2 live bird markets in Cambodia revealed year-round, high co-circulation of H5, H7, and H9 influenza viruses. We detected influenza A viruses in 51.3% of ducks and 39.6% of chickens, and co-infections, mainly by H5 and H9 viruses, in 0.8% of ducks and 4.5% of chickens.

Mots clés: avian; Takeo; Phnom Penh; Influenza; H9N2; H7N9; H5N1; Cambodia; poultry; oropharyngeal; co-circulation; co-infection; duck; live bird markets; southeast Asia; swab; viruses; cloacal; chicken; carcass wash water; avian influenza virus

Domaines: Sciences du Vivant [q-bio]; Maladies infectieuses; Médecine vétérinaire et santé animale

Paul Horwood, Srey Viseth Horm, Annika Suttie, Sopheak Thet, Phalla Y, et al.. Co-circulation of Influenza A H5, H7, and H9 Viruses and Co-infected Poultry in Live Bird Markets, Cambodia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2018, 24 (2), pp.352 - 355. ⟨10.3201/eid2402.171360⟩. ⟨pasteur-01739343⟩