A Lethal Case of Natural Infection with the H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus of Clade 2.3.4.4 in a Mandarin Duck

Author:

Khalil Ahmed MagdyORCID,Hatai HitoshiORCID,Fujimoto YoshikazuORCID,Kojima Isshu,Okajima Misuzu,Esaki Mana,Kinoshita Kyonha,Ozawa MakotoORCID

Abstract

Recent global outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) of the H5N8 subtype in poultry and wild birds have raised concerns about animal and human health, particularly after its first evidence of zoonotic transmission from birds to humans. Here, we report a lethal infection with the H5N8 HPAIV in a mandarin duck that had previously demonstrated resistance to the H5N8 HPAIV infection. In addition, we revealed that the isolated virus was a genetic reassortant between the existing H5N8 HPAIV and LPAIV(s). Although further studies are warranted to assess the impact of the genetic reassortment on virus pathogenicity, the potential role of mandarin ducks in HPAIV dissemination should be re-evaluated.

Funder

Environment Research and Technology Development Fund

Publisher

MDPI AG

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