Intercontinental Spread of Eurasian Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) to Senegal

• DOI: 10.3201/eid2801.211401
• Publication Date: 2021-12-10T21:39:36Z
• Authors: Fatou T. Lo; Bianca Zecchin; Alpha A. Diallo; O. Racky; Luca Tassoni; Aida Diop; Moussa Diouf; Mayékor Diouf; Yacine N. Samb; Ambra Pastori; Federica Gobbo; Francesca Ellero; Mariame Diop; Modou M. Lo; Mame N. Diouf; Mathioro Fall; Amadou A. Ndiaye; Adji M. Gaye; Médoune Badiane; Mbargou Lo; Babacor N. Youm; Ibrahima Ndao; Marius Niaga; Calogero Terregino; Boly Diop; Youssou Ndiaye; Angelique Angot; Ismaila Seck; Mamadou Niang; Baba Soumare; Alice Fusaro; Isabella Monne
• Keywords: Highly pathogenic; Bird flu

In January 2021, Senegal reported the emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A(H5N1), which was detected on a poultry farm in Thies, Senegal, and great white pelicans Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. We report evidence new transcontinental spread H5N1 from Europe toward Africa.