This is the first report of highly pathogenic avian influenza in mammals in Canada. The sequencing results indicates that the HA proteins from both red fox kits belongs to Eurasian Gs/GD lineage HPAI H5N1 with cleavage site motif “PLREKRRKR/GLF” compatible with HPAI viruses. . The virus from both red foxes contains unique constellation of gene segments with PB2, PB1, PA and NP belonging to wild bird origin North American lineage influenza A viruses. The remaining gene segments (HA, NA, M and NS) belong to Eurasian lineage.

https://oie-wahis.oie.int/#/report-info?reportId=53345

Edited May 10, 20224 yr by niman

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes):Canidae-Carnivora

 

FIRST ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Ontario

SECOND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Perth

THIRD ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION St. Marys

GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES

Lat : 43.27

Long : -81.14

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Bird Group
Collection_Date	4/11/2022
Common_Name	Red Fox
Province	Ontario
Result	Confirmed
Result Authorised Date	5/1/2022
Scientific_Name	Vulpes vulpes
Status	Dead
Strain	H5N1
Lineage	Reassortment EU&NA
Cluster	Gene segments PB2, PB1, PA and NP belonging to North American lineage

 

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Collection_Date	4/11/2022
Common_Name	Red Fox
Province	Ontario
Result	Confirmed
Result Authorised Date	5/1/2022
Scientific_Name	Vulpes vulpes
Status	Dead
Strain	H5N1
Lineage	Reassortment EU&NA
Cluster	Gene segments PB2, PB1, PA and NP belonging to North American lineage

 

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