Exposure of Wild Mammals to Influenza A(H5N1) Virus, Alaska, USA, 2020–2023
Serum samples from wild mammals inhabiting Alaska, USA, showed that 4 species, including Ursus arctos bears and Vulpes vulpes foxes, were exposed to influenza A(H5N1) viruses. Results indicated some mammals in Alaska survived H5N1 virus infection. Surveillance efforts may be improved by incorporating information on susceptibility and detectable immune responses among wild mammals.
Authors
- Andrew M. Ramey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3601-8400)
- David E. Stallknecht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7355-8732)
- Laura C. Scott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0303-5340)
- Kerry L. Nicholson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9951-9897)
- Kimberlee B. Beckmen
- David T. Saalfeld
- Rebecca L. Poulson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8087-3295)
- Buck A. Mangipane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0062-4484)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Published
- 2025-03-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3104.241002
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.06