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Influenza aviar altamente patógena

Also known as: gripe aviar

ZoonoticNotifiable

Infección zoonótica grave por virus de la influenza A en aves de corral y aves silvestres (catalogada por la OMSA).

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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