Avian Influenza A(H10N7) Virus Involvement in Mass Mortality of Harbour Seals (Phoca Vitulina) in Sweden, March Through October 2014

Overview

Journal Euro Surveill

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2014 Nov 27

PMID 25425511

Citations 43

Authors

S Zohari

A Neimanis

T Harkonen

C Moraeus

J F Valarcher

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Abstract

We provide the first scientific report of influenza A virus involvement in a mass mortality event among harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) off the west coast of Sweden. Avian influenza A (H10N7) virus was detected in the lungs of two affected animals. This subtype has not been reported in seals to date, nor has influenza A-associated mortality been reported in seals in Europe. Circulation of avian influenza viruses in mammals may have implications for public health.

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