Minimal susceptibility to highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 viral infection of pigeons (Columba Livia) and potential transmission of the virus to comingled domestic chickens

• Main Authors: Rassameepen Phonaknguen, Kridsada Chaichoun, Wittawat Wiriyarat, Ladawan Sariya, Natanan Prayoowong, Nattapat Chaisilp, Pattra Moonjit, Pilaipan Puthavathana, Prasert Auewarakul, Parntep Ratanakorn, Thaweesak Songserm
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/31104

In order to elucidate the epidemic dissemination role of pigeons in the outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (influenza A) virus, this study was conducted by experimental infection of the HPAI H5N1 virus in pigeons. Twenty-eight pigeons, aged 1 yr that were serologically neg...