Live Bird Markets in Nigeria: A Potential Reservoir for H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses

Sulaiman, Lanre; Shittu, Ismaila; Fusaro, Alice; Inuwa, Bitrus; Zecchin, Bianca; Gado, Dorcas; Schivo, Alessia; Bianco, Alice; Laleye, Agnes; Gobbo, Federica; Vakuru, Columba; Joannis, Tony; Monne, Isabella; Meseko, Clement

doi:10.3390/v13081445

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Live Bird Markets in Nigeria: A Potential Reservoir for H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses

Shared by NobleBlocks on Jul 24, 2021 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Lanre Sulaiman

Ismaila Shittu

Alice Fusaro

Abstract

Since 2006, multiple outbreaks of avian influenza (AI) have been reported in Nigeria involving different subtypes. Surveillance and molecular epidemiology have revealed the vital role of live bird markets (LBMs) in the dissemination of AI virus to commercial poultry farms. To better understand the e...

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