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Avian Viral Pathogens in Swallows, Zimbabwe

Infectious Diseases in Hirundinidae: A Risk to Swallow?

Authors: A. Caron, N. Chiweshe, J. Mundava, C. Abolnik, A. Capobianco Dondona, M. Scacchia, N. Gaidet

Published in: EcoHealth | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

We sampled 417 swallows in a wetland ecosystem of Zimbabwe in February 2010 and October 2011. RT-PCR tests revealed circulation of avian paramyxovirus type I, avian influenza and West Nile disease viruses in these populations. We discuss the relevance of these findings in relation to what is known on the epidemiology of these viruses in these hosts and in relation to the host ecology. We conclude with recommendations to focus more research on Passeriformes in disease ecology and in particular on the hirundinidae family.

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Title: Avian Viral Pathogens in Swallows, Zimbabwe
Infectious Diseases in Hirundinidae: A Risk to Swallow?
Authors: A. Caron
N. Chiweshe
J. Mundava
C. Abolnik
A. Capobianco Dondona
M. Scacchia
N. Gaidet
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: EcoHealth / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 1612-9202
Electronic ISSN: 1612-9210
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10393-017-1282-5

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