Sharshov, K.A., Zolotykh, S.I., Fedorov, E.G., Ivanov, I.V., Druzyaka, A.V., Shestopalov, A.M., Netesov, S.V.

Results of surveillance for avian influenza virus in synanthropic birds during epizootic and postepizootic periods on the south of West Siberia

State Scientific Center of Virology and Biotechnology «Vector», Koltsovo, Novosibirsk Region; Territorial Direction of Federal Service on Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control in Novosibirsk Region; Institute of Systematics and Ecology of Animals, Novosibirsk, Russia

Results of virologic examination of synanthropic birds procured on the south part of West Siberia during epizootic in autumn 2005 and during postepizootic period (winter 2005 — 2006) are presented. During epizootic period one strain belonging to H4 subtype of hemagglutinin, which was not highly pathogenic, was isolated from a magpie. During postepizootic period influenza A viruses in synanthropic species were not found.
Zh. Microbiol. (Moscow), 2007, No. 4, P. 53—56