H5N1 influenza viruses in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Oct;12(10):1593-5. doi: 10.3201/eid1210.060658.

Abstract

A prospective surveillance program for influenza viruses was established in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) in July of 2005. We report isolation of H5N1 virus genetically distinct from H5N1 circulating in 2004, which indicates reintroduction of H5N1 into Lao PDR after its disappearance (i.e., no virologic or serologic evidence) for 2 years.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / genetics
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza in Birds / epidemiology*
  • Influenza in Birds / virology*
  • Laos / epidemiology
  • Phylogeny
  • Prospective Studies