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Veterinary Sciences
Abel B. Ekiri, Bryony Armson, Kehinde Adebowale, Isabella Endacott, Erika Galipo, Ruth Alafiatayo, Daniel L. Horton, Adah Ogwuche, Olorunsola N. Bankole, Hussein M. Galal, Beatty-Viv Maikai, Mariana Dineva, Aliyu Wakawa, Erik Mijten, Gabriel Varga, Alasdair J. C. Cook
Summary: The majority of commercial poultry farms in Oyo and Kano states of Nigeria lack adequate protection against IBV and NDV, making them vulnerable to field challenges. Detection of IBDV and IBV RNA on farms with vaccination history indicates potential vaccination failure or mismatch between vaccine and circulating strains, rendering them non-protective.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Virology
Kareem E. Hassan, Ann Kathrin Ahrens, Ahmed Ali, Magdy F. El-Kady, Hafez M. Hafez, Thomas C. Mettenleiter, Martin Beer, Timm Harder
Summary: This article introduces a real-time RT-PCR method for comprehensive subtyping of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase subtypes of AIV by introducing a total of 24 arrayed RT-qPCR reactions. The technique not only allows for diagnosis of AIV infections but also includes detection of other viruses. The method demonstrates good inclusivity and exclusivity in validation runs and is suitable for influenza A virus in avian hosts.
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Veterinary Sciences
Lingchen Kong, Renrong You, Dianchen Zhang, Qingli Yuan, Bin Xiang, Jianpeng Liang, Qiuyan Lin, Chan Ding, Ming Liao, Libin Chen, Tao Ren
Summary: This study reveals that infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) and H9N2 avian influenza virus (AIV) are frequently co-infected in chickens with respiratory disease. The results suggest that IBV plays a major role in the development of respiratory disease in chickens, and secondary infection with H9N2 virus enhances the pathogenicity by inducing a severe inflammatory response.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Alison Simancas-Racines, Santiago Cadena-Ullauri, Patricia Guevara-Ramirez, Ana Karina Zambrano, Daniel Simancas-Racines
Summary: Avian influenza is a contagious disease that causes high avian mortality, leading to economic losses and increased costs for disease control. It is caused by an RNA virus and only Influenzavirus A can infect birds. The pathogenicity of avian influenza is based on the lethality, signs, and molecular characteristics of the virus. Low pathogenic avian influenza has a low mortality rate, while highly pathogenic avian influenza can cross barriers and damage all tissues with a high mortality rate. The zoonotic potential of avian influenza has made it a global public health concern.
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Ghulam Abbas, Jia Yu, Guangxing Li
Summary: The growth of poultry farming has resulted in increased transmission of infectious diseases among birds, causing significant harm to the poultry industry. Some pathogens may also cause zoonotic diseases. Traditional antiviral treatments have limitations, leading to a focus on herbal drugs and the use of nanotechnology for disease control in poultry.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Varsha Potdar, Megha Brijwal, Rakesh Lodha, Pragya Yadav, Santosh Jadhav, Manohar Lal Choudhary, Aashish Choudhary, Veena Vipat, Nivedita Gupta, Ashok Kumar Deorari, Lalit Dar, Priya Abraham
Summary: An 11-year-old boy with acute myeloid leukemia in New Delhi, India, was treated for severe acute respiratory infection caused by avian influenza A(H5N1). The strain belonged to hemagglutinin gene clade 2.3.2.1a and was found to be susceptible to amantadine and neuraminidase inhibitors.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Ika Nurzijah, Ola A. Elbohy, Kostya Kanyuka, Janet M. Daly, Stephen Dunham
Summary: Plant-based vaccines provide a new feasibility for preventing avian influenza and Newcastle disease, with the advantages of high efficiency, stability, and safety. Compared to traditional vaccines, plant-derived virus-like particle vaccines have significant benefits, reducing virus shedding and distinguishing between infected and vaccinated birds.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mariana Leguia, Alejandra Garcia-Glaessner, Breno Munoz-Saavedra, Diana Juarez, Patricia Barrera, Carlos Calvo-Mac, Javier Jara, Walter Silva, Karl Ploog, Lady Amaro, Paulo Colchao-Claux, Christine K. Johnson, Marcela M. Uhart, Martha I. Nelson, Jesus Lescano
Summary: Highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 viruses have invaded the Americas and pose a threat to wildlife, poultry, and humans. The HPAI/H5N1 viruses in Peru have genetic reassortment between Eurasian and American lineages, emphasizing the need for surveillance and control measures.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Wenjun Yan, Rongbin Qiu, Fuyan Wang, Xue Fu, Hao Li, Pengfei Cui, Yaru Zhai, Chun Li, Lan Zhang, Kui Gu, Lei Zuo, Changwei Lei, Hongning Wang, Xin Yang
Summary: Avian infectious bronchitis (IB), caused by avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), is a highly contagious disease that poses a serious threat to the poultry industry worldwide. A novel recombinant virus, CK/CH/SCMY/160315, derived from different live attenuated vaccine strains, has led to outbreaks in vaccinated chicken populations in China with various symptoms such as listlessness and sneezing. Pathogenicity analysis confirmed the high infectivity and harmfulness of this new strain.
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Veterinary Sciences
Manuel Jara, Rocio Crespo, David L. Roberts, Ashlyn Chapman, Alejandro Banda, Gustavo Machado
Summary: The study focused on avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) infecting poultry populations globally, finding that different serotypes are prevalent in the United States. Despite widespread vaccination, the high mutation rate of IBV leads to continuously emerging new viral strains, hindering control measures. The fast dispersal velocity of the virus mainly originates from specific states.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Eun-Seo Lee, Young-Jung Shim, W. A. Gayan Chathuranga, Young-Hoon Ahn, In-Joong Yoon, Sung-Sik Yoo, Jong-Soo Lee
Summary: This study demonstrated that CAvant® WO-60 can enhance the immunogenicity of both influenza and H9N2 vaccines, inducing humoral and cell-mediated immunity in mice and providing complete protection against challenge with AIV strains.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Yu Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Li-Hua Zhang, Dan Zhu, Lu Wang, Lan-Ping Wei, Wen-Sheng Fan, Chang-Run Zhao, Yan-Jing Su, Jian-Qi Liao, Lu Yong, Tian-Chao Wei, Ping Wei, Mei-Lan Mo
Summary: This study evaluated virus-like particles (VLPs) carrying S, M, and E proteins from a dominant IBV strain in China. The results demonstrated that SME-VLPs induced strong humoral, cellular, and mucosal immune responses, offering effective protection against IBV.
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Veterinary Sciences
Liping Yin, Qi Wu, Zhixian Lin, Kun Qian, Hongxia Shao, Zhimin Wan, Yuelong Liu, Jianqiang Ye, Aijian Qin
Summary: The researchers have developed an ELISA method using a synthetic peptide to detect IBV-specific antibodies, which showed high sensitivity and specificity for different genotypes of IBV. This method could be valuable for the detection of IBV antibodies and assessment of IBV vaccines.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Hyun-Jin Kim, Hyuk-Chae Lee, Andrew Y. Y. Cho, Yun-Jeong Choi, Heesu Lee, Dong-Hun Lee, Chang-Seon Song
Summary: This study isolated two novel recombinant infectious bronchitis viruses (IBVs) from chicken farms in Korea. Comparative sequence analysis revealed that these viruses were produced by genetic reassortment between different genotypes of IBV. These findings suggest that the antigenic profiles of IBVs can be altered through natural recombination, highlighting the importance of enhanced surveillance and research for effective countermeasures.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Wendy Puryear, Kaitlin Sawatzki, Nichola Hill, Alexa Foss, Jonathon J. Stone, Lynda Doughty, Dominique Walk, Katie Gilbert, Maureen Murray, Elena Cox, Priya Patel, Zak Mertz, Stephanie Ellis, Jennifer Taylor, Deborah Fauquier, Ainsley Smith, Robert A. DiGiovanni Jr, Adriana van de Guchte, Ana Silvia Gonzalez-Reiche, Zain Khalil, Harm van Bakel, Mia K. Torchetti, Kristina Lantz, Julianna B. Lenoch, Jonathan Runstadler
Summary: We report the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in marine mammals in the northeastern United States, which is concurrent with the presence of H5N1 in wild birds in the same area. Our findings highlight the importance of monitoring both wild coastal birds and marine mammals in assessing the potential for an influenza A virus pandemic.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Seydou Yaro, Berthe-Marie Njanpop Lafourcade, Soumeya Ouangraoua, Aline Ouoba, Herve Kpoda, Helen Findlow, Haoua Tall, Joy Seanehia, Catherine Martin, Jean-Bosco Ouedraogo, Bradford Gessner, Nicolas Meda, Ray Borrow, Caroline Trotter, Judith E. Mueller
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2019)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Francois Kiemde, Marc Christian Tahita, Massa Dit Achille Bonko, Petra F. Mens, Halidou Tinto, Michael Boele van Hensbroek, Henk D. F. H. Schallig
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Genetics & Heredity
Jose L. Ruiz, Rakiswende S. Yerbanga, Thierry Lefevre, Jean B. Ouedraogo, Victor G. Corces, Elena Gomez-Diaz
EPIGENETICS & CHROMATIN
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul Sondo, Karim Derra, Thierry Lefevre, Seydou Diallo-Nakanabo, Zekiba Tarnagda, Odile Zampa, Adama Kazienga, Innocent Valea, Hermann Sorgho, Jean-Bosco Ouedraogo, Tinga Robert Guiguemde, Halidou Tinto
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Michael Nambozi, Halidou Tinto, Victor Mwapasa, Harry Tagbor, Jean-Bertin Bukasa Kabuya, Sebastian Hachizovu, Maminata Traore, Innocent Valea, Marc Christian Tahita, Gifty Ampofo, Jozefien Buyze, Raffaella Ravinetto, Diana Arango, Kamala Thriemer, Modest Mulenga, Jean-Pierre van Geertruyden, Umberto D'Alessandro
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Medicine, General & Internal
Daniel Chandramohan, Alassane Dicko, Issaka Zongo, Issaka Sagara, Matthew Cairns, Irene Kuepfer, Modibo Diarra, Amadou Barry, Amadou Tapily, Frederic Nikiema, Serge Yerbanga, Samba Coumare, Ismaila Thera, Abdourhamane Traore, Paul Milligan, Halidou Tinto, Ogobara Doumbo, Jean-Bosco Ouedraogo, Brian Greenwood
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Francois Kiemde, Massa Dit Achille Bonko, Marc Christian Tahita, Petra F. Mens, Halidou Tinto, Henk D. F. H. Schallig, Michael Boele van Hensbroek
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Palang Chotsiri, Issaka Zongo, Paul Milligan, Yves Daniel Compaore, Anyirekun Fabrice Some, Daniel Chandramohan, Warunee Hanpithakpong, Francois Nosten, Brian Greenwood, Philip J. Rosenthal, Nicholas J. White, Jean-Bosco Ouedraogo, Joel Tarning
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christian Funck-Brentano, Nouhoum Ouologuem, Stephan Duparc, Mathieu Felices, Sodiomon B. Sirima, Issaka Sagara, Issiaka Soulama, Jean-Bosco Ouedraogo, Abdoul H. Beavogui, Isabelle Borghini-Fuhrer, Yasmin Khan, Abdoulaye A. Djimde, Pascal Voiriot
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Microbiology
Massa Dit Achille Bonko, Francois Kiemde, Marc Christian Tahita, Palpouguini Lompo, Athanase M. Some, Halidou Tinto, Michael Boele van Hensbroek, Petra F. Mens, Henk D. F. H. Schallig
ANNALS OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND ANTIMICROBIALS
(2019)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Annelies S. Post, Seydou Nakanabo Diallo, Issa Guiraud, Palpouguini Lompo, Marc Christian Tahita, Jessica Maltha, Sandra Van Puyvelde, Wesley Mattheus, Benedikt Ley, Kamala Thriemer, Eli Rouamba, Karim Derra, Stijn Deborggraeve, Halidou Tinto, Jan Jacobs
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Romain Pigeault, Julie Isaia, Rakiswende S. Yerbanga, Kounbobr R. Dabire, Jean-Bosco Ouedraogo, Anna Cohuet, Thierry Lefevre, Philippe Christe
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paulina Tindana, Rosemonde Guissou, Oladimeji Akeem Bolarinwa, Fatoumata Tou, Freek de Haan, Mehul Dhorda, Arjen M. Dondorp, Chanaki Amaratunga, Olugbenga Ayodeji Mokuolu, Jean Bosco Ouedraogo, Phaik Yeong Cheah
Summary: This paper presents an analysis of stakeholders' perspectives regarding key ethical considerations to be considered in the deployment of triple artemisinin-based combination therapies (TACTs) in Africa. Engagement with stakeholders and addressing ethical issues will be crucial for potential deployment of TACTs in Africa.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Marc Christian Tahita, Paul Sondo, Berenger Kabore, Hamidou Ilboudo, Toussaint Rouamba, Hyacinthe Sanou, Kadija Ouedraogo, Adelaide Compaore, Palpouguini Lompo, Florence Ouedraogo, Seydou Sawadogo, Karim Derra, Yabre Edmond Sawadogo, Athanase M. Some, Macaire Nana, Hermann Sorgho, Maminata Traore-Coulibaly, Quique Bassat, Halidou Tinto
Summary: Malaria infection during pregnancy not only harms women and their fetuses, but also increases the risk of adverse outcomes. Current interventions, like IPTp-SP and insecticidal nets, have shown to be effective in reducing the burden of malaria in pregnancy, but poor adherence to policies remains a challenge. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and impact of additional screening and treatment to reduce placental malaria in a high-burden setting in Burkina Faso.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth L. Prado, Elizabeth Yakes Jimenez, Stephen Vosti, Robert Stewart, Christine P. Stewart, Jerome Some, Anna Pulakka, Jean Bosco Ouedraogo, Harriet Okronipa, Eugenia Ocansey, Brietta Oaks, Kenneth Maleta, Anna Lartey, Emma Kortekangas, Sonja Y. Hess, Kenneth Brown, Jaden Bendabenda, Ulla Ashorn, Per Ashorn, Mary Arimond, Seth Adu-Afarwuah, Souheila Abbeddou, Kathryn Dewey