ADVOCATING FOR EXPANDED RESEARCH ON INFLUENZA A VIRUS TRANSMISSION BETWEEN MIGRATORY WATERFOWL AND DOMESTIC DUCKS

Authors

  • Dr. Emily Johnson University of California, Davis
  • Dr. Andrew Davis University of California, Davis

Keywords:

Influenza A virus (IAV), Migratory waterfowl, Domestic ducks, Community ponds, Human infection, Transmission

Abstract

Migratory waterfowl are the natural reservoir and source point for influenza viruses. Artificial water ponds in rural and urban communities are potential sites of the human-animal interface for influenza a virus (IAV). This paper reviews the literature on the transmission of IAV between migratory waterfowl and domestic ducks in community ponds, and the potential for this to lead to human infection.

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Published

2024-06-17

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 4 (2023)

Section

Articles