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Freshwater crabs could act as vehicles of spreading avian influenza virus

Authors: Weiwei Ma, Chenyang Ren, Qingbiao Hu, Xiaodong Li, Yali Feng, Ying Zhang

Published in: Virology Journal | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Avian influenza virus (AIV) possessed significant risk to various animals and human health. Wild birds, especially waterfowls are considered to be the natural reservoir of AIVs. The ecology of AIV is still far from being fully understood. Freshwater crabs are nonnegligible biotic factor in AIV ecosystem. We analyzed the ability of freshwater crabs accumulate and spread AIV. We found that AIV remain infectious in water only for 36 h but persist in crabs for 48 h. Crabs could accumulate AIV in their gills and gastrointestinal tracts. The AIV titers in crabs were higher than the surrounding contaminated water. Crabs could accumulate AIV from contaminated water, carry the virus and spread to naïve crabs via surrounding water. Our study identified freshwater crab as a novel transmission vehicle in AIV ecosystem.

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Title: Freshwater crabs could act as vehicles of spreading avian influenza virus
Authors: Weiwei Ma
Chenyang Ren
Qingbiao Hu
Xiaodong Li
Yali Feng
Ying Zhang
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Phthiriasis
Influenza Virus
Published in: Virology Journal / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1743-422X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-021-01708-8

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