A lethal case of natural infection with the H5N8 highly pathogenic avian
influenza virus of clade 2.3.4.4 in a mandarin duck
- Ahmed Khalil,
- Hotishi Hatai,
- Isshu Kojima,
- Yoshikazu Fujimoto,
- Misuzu Okajima,
- Mana Esaki,
- Kyonha Ri,
- Makoto Ozawa
Abstract
Here, we report a lethal case of natural infection with the H5N8 highly
pathogenic avian influenza virus of clade 2.3.4.4 in a mandarin duck.
Pathological findings revealed that neurological clinical signs were
attributable to neurotropic infection. The potential role of mandarin
ducks in HPAIV dissemination should be re-evaluated.
