In:
Antarctic Science, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 2006-09), p. 353-356
Abstract:
Penguin blood samples collected at Bird Island, sub-Antarctic South Georgia, and faecal samples taken from penguins at several localities along the Antarctic Peninsula were analysed in order to investigate if influenza A virus is present in penguin populations in the South Atlantic Antarctic region. Serology was performed on the blood samples while the faecal samples were screened by a RT-PCR method directed at the matrix protein gene for determining the presence of influenza A virus. All faecal samples were negative by PCR, but the blood samples gave serologic indications that influenza A virus is present amongst these penguin species, confirming previous studies, although the virus has still not been isolated from any bird in the Antarctic region.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0954-1020
,
1365-2079
DOI:
10.1017/S095410200600040X
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2006
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