The Evolution, Spread and Global Threat of H6Nx Avian Influenza Viruses

Everest, H; Hill, S; Daines, R; Sealy, J; James, J; Hansen, R; Iqbal, M

Abstract

Avian influenza viruses of the subtype H6Nx are being detected globally with increasing
frequency. Some H6Nx lineages are becoming enzootic in Asian poultry and sporadic incursions into European poultry are occurring more frequently. H6Nx viruses that contain mammalian adaptation motifs pose a zoonotic threat and have caused human cases. Although currently understudied globally, H6Nx avian influenza viruses pose a substantial threat to both poultry and human health. In this review we examine the current state of knowledge of H6Nx viruses including their global distribution, tropism, transmission routes and human health risk.

Citation

Everest, H., Hill, S., Daines, R., Sealy, J., James, J., Hansen, R., & Iqbal, M. (in press). The Evolution, Spread and Global Threat of H6Nx Avian Influenza Viruses. Viruses, 12(6), 673. https://doi.org/10.3390/v12060673

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 18, 2020
• Deposit Date: Aug 18, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 18, 2020
• Journal: Viruses
• Publisher: MDPI
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 673
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/v12060673
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1377010
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/v12060673