Highly pathogenic avian influenza
ZoonoticNotifiable
Severe zoonotic influenza A of poultry and wild birds (WOAH-listed).
Quick facts
- Type:
- Infectious
- Typical onset:
- Peracute
- Body systems:
- Respiratory, Multisystemic, Nervous
- Affected species:
- CHICKEN, DUCK, GOOSE, TURKEY
- Reference codes:
- NCBITAXON 2955291, WOAH High pathogenicity avian influenza, WOAH HPAI
Sources & references
- WOAH (OIE) — Designates highly pathogenic avian influenza as a notifiable disease with stamping-out and surveillance requirements.
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Reviews H5 and H7 highly pathogenic avian influenza, its peracute course and the role of wild waterfowl reservoirs.
- NCBI Taxonomy
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