Abstract
We report the isolation and characterization of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 virus from Crested Hawk-Eagles smuggled into Europe by air travel. A screening performed in human and avian contacts indicated no dissemination occurred. Illegal movements of birds are a major threat for the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
MeSH terms
- Acetamides / pharmacology
- Animals
- Antiviral Agents / pharmacology
- Belgium / epidemiology
- Bird Diseases / epidemiology
- Crime
- Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype
- Influenza A virus / genetics
- Influenza in Birds / drug therapy
- Influenza in Birds / epidemiology*
- Oseltamivir
- Phylogeny
- Raptors / virology*
- Thailand
Substances
- Acetamides
- Antiviral Agents
- Oseltamivir