Serologic evidence for influenza C and D virus among ruminants and camelids, Africa, 1991–2015

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Abstract

Influenza D virus has been identified in America, Europe, and Asia. We detected influenza D virus antibodies in cattle and small ruminants from North (Morocco) and West (Togo and Benin) Africa. Dromedary camels in Kenya harbored influenza C or D virus antibodies, indicating a potential new host for these viruses.

Citation

Salem, E., Cook, E.A.J., Lbacha, H.A., Oliva, J., Awoume, F., Aplogan, G.L., Hymann, E.C., Muloi, D., Deem, S.L., Alali, S., Zouagui, Z., Fèvre, E.M., Meyer, G. and Ducatez, M.F. 2017. Serologic evidence for influenza C and D virus among ruminants and camelids, Africa, 1991–2015. Emerging Infectious Diseases 23(9): 1556–1559.

Authors

  • Salem, E.
  • Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
  • Lbacha, H.A.
  • Oliva, J.
  • Awoume, F.
  • Aplogan, G.L.
  • Hymann, E.C.
  • Muloi, Dishon M.
  • Deem, S.L.
  • Alali, S.
  • Zouagui, Z.
  • Fèvre, Eric M.
  • Meyer, G.
  • Ducatez, M.F.

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