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Emerg Infect Dis
; 22(12): 2137-2141, 2016 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27584733
ABSTRACT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1), clade 2.3.2.1a, with an H9-like polymerase basic protein 1 gene, isolated in Bhutan in 2012, replicated faster in vitro than its H5N1 parental genotype and was transmitted more efficiently in a chicken model. These properties likely help limit/eradicate outbreaks, combined with strict control measures.
Subject(s)
Genotype , Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype/classification , Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype/genetics , Influenza in Birds/epidemiology , Influenza in Birds/virology , Poultry/virology , Reassortant Viruses/genetics , Animals , Bhutan/epidemiology , Disease Outbreaks , Geography, Medical , Humans , Influenza, Human/epidemiology , Phylogeny , Risk
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Emerg Infect Dis
; 20(9): 1524-6, 2014 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25147965
ABSTRACT
In 2010, we investigated anthrax outbreak in Bhutan. A total of 43 domestic animals died, and cutaneous anthrax developed in 9 persons, and 1 died. All affected persons had contact with the carcasses of infected animals. Comprehensive preparedness and response guidelines are needed to increase public awareness of anthrax in Bhutan.