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Bagaza Virus in Himalayan Monal Pheasants, South Africa, 2016–2017

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Bagaza virus (BAGV) has not been reported in birds in South Africa since 1978. We used phylogenetic analysis and electron microscopy to identify BAGV as the likely etiology in neurologic disease and death in Himalayan monal pheasants in Pretoria, South Africa. Our results suggest circulation of BAGV in South Africa.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid2512.190756

Authors: Jumari Steyn, Elizabeth M. Botha, Carina Lourens, Jacobus A.W. Coetzer, Marietjie Venter

Institution: University of Pretoria

Language: English

Topic: Viral Infections and Vectors

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond