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Molecular surveillance for avian influenza a virus in king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)

  • Chung Ming Chang*
  • , Camille Lebarbenchon
  • , Michel Gauthier-Clerc
  • , Céline Le Bohec
  • , David Beaune
  • , Yvon Le Maho
  • , Sylvie Van Der Werf
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Institut Pasteur Paris
  • Institut de recherche pour le développement
  • Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat
  • Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien

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Abstract

An investigation of the presence of influenza A virus has been conducted in king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at the Possession Island in the Crozet Archipelago, Antarctica, using a rapid molecular diagnostic method based on real-time polymerase chain reaction. No evidence of outbreak or positive viral infection of influenza A virus was found in this study. We however recommend the implementation of long-term surveillance in seabird populations of polar ecosystems to detect the potential introduction of exotic strains and potential existence of a local epidemiological cycle for avian influenza viruses.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)663-665
Number of pages3
JournalPolar Biology
Volume32
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 04 2009

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Avian influenza virus
  • King penguin
  • Real-time polymerase chain reaction
  • Surveillance

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