Circulation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Virus in the Russian Federation in 2014–2015

• Published in: Problemy osobo opasnyh infekcij no. 1; pp. 48 - 54
• Main Authors: Marchenko, V.Yu, Susloparov, I.M., Shipovalov, A.V., Mikheev, V.N., Ryzhikov, A.B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Federal Government Health Institution, Russian Research Anti-Plague Institute “Microbe” 01-03-2016
• Subjects: avian flu virus; h5n1; h5n8; russia; вирус гриппа птиц; россия
• ISSN: 0370-1069; 2658-719X
• DOI: 10.21055/0370-1069-2016-1-48-54

Given are the data on the circulation of highly pathogenic flu virus, A/H5, within the last two years. Discussed is the current state of the situation on H5 flu in the territory of the Russian Federation, where during 2014-2015, for the first time since 2010, registered has been the isolation of highly pathogenic flu virus, H5N1 and H5N8 subtypes. It is demonstrated that the territory of Russia plays a significant role in trans-continental transfer of flu viruses by wild birds from South-Eastern Asia into Europe and North America. Moreover, an assumption is made that a continued circulation of highly pathogenic viruses in the territory of the country is quiet possible.