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Dispensable role of wild rodents in avian influenza A virus transmission in Gyeonggi province, Korea

  • Chung-Young Lee (Department of Microbiology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Ilhwan Kim (Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Bureau of Infectious Disease Diagnosis Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency) ;
  • Hyuk-Joon Kwon (Laboratory of Poultry Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University)
  • 투고 : 2024.05.31
  • 심사 : 2024.06.09
  • 발행 : 2024.06.30

초록

Avian influenza A viruses (IAVs) present significant threats to both animal and human health through their potential for cross-species transmission and global spread. Clade 2.3.4.4 H5Nx highly pathogenic avian IAVs initially emerged in East Asia between 2013 and 2014. Since then, they have spread to Europe, Africa, and America via migratory bird flyways. However, beyond viral transmission primarily facilitated by migratory birds, the potential involvement of other intermediate factors for virus transmission remains poorly investigated. This study aimed to investigate the role of wild rodents as intermediary hosts in the ecology of avian IAVs in Gyeonggi province, South Korea. By capturing and analyzing 189 wild rodents near poultry farms and migratory bird habitats in 2013 and 2014 and employing serological assays and virus isolation techniques, we found no evidence of IAV infection among these populations. Our results suggest that wild rodents may not significantly contribute to the transmission dynamics of IAVs within these regions.

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과제정보

We extend our thanks to Baek-Jun Kim and Jong-Hun Kim at the National Institute of Ecology for their exceptional work in capturing wild rodents.

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