Article ; Online: Active surveillance for influenza virus and coronavirus infection in Antarctic birds and mammals in environmental fecal samples, South Shetland Islands.
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias
2023 Volume 95, Issue suppl 3, Page(s) e20230741
Abstract: Numerous Antarctic species are recognized as reservoirs for various pathogens, and their migratory behavior allows them to reach the Brazilian coast, potentially contributing to the emergence and circulation of new infectious diseases. To address the ... ...
| Abstract | Numerous Antarctic species are recognized as reservoirs for various pathogens, and their migratory behavior allows them to reach the Brazilian coast, potentially contributing to the emergence and circulation of new infectious diseases. To address the potential zoonotic risks, we conducted surveillance of influenza A virus (IAV) and coronaviruses (CoVs) in the Antarctic Peninsula, specifically focusing on different bird and mammal species in the region. During the summer of 2021/2022, as part of the Brazilian Antarctic Expedition, we collected and examined a total of 315 fecal samples to target these respiratory viruses. Although we did not detect the viruses of interest during this particular expedition, previous research conducted by our team has shown the presence of the H11N2 subtype of influenza A virus in penguin fecal samples from the same region. Given the continuous emergence of new viral strains worldwide, it is crucial to maintain active surveillance in the area, contributing to strengthening integrated One Health surveillance efforts. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Antarctic Regions ; Watchful Waiting ; Influenza in Birds/epidemiology ; Phylogeny ; Spheniscidae ; Influenza A virus ; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology ; Coronavirus Infections/veterinary ; Mammals |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-12-18 |
| Publishing country | Brazil |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2046885-4 |
| ISSN | 1678-2690 ; 0001-3765 |
| ISSN (online) | 1678-2690 |
| ISSN | 0001-3765 |
| DOI | 10.1590/0001-3765202320230741 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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