Perpetuation of Avian Influenza in the Americas: Examining the Role of Shorebirds in Patagonia

[摘要] The absence of AI viruses in shorebirds of southern Patagonia is an important result because of the potential role of this group of birds as reservoirs of AI viruses. More extensive surveillance of wild South American aquatic birds is required before making definitive statements, but our results may help narrow the search for AI viruses to other shorebird species that reach the area or to other stopover sites farther north.

[学科分类] 动物科学