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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (54): Netherlands (FR) poultry, LPAI H7N9, clarification

Avian Influenza H7N9 -- NetherlandsIn the ProMED posting http://promedmail.org/post/20160612.4278955, an association between LPAI H7N9 found in the Netherlands and in China was suggested. However, sequencing of the Dutch virus suggests a relation with wild-bird isolates in Europe.On 8 Jun 2016 an outbreak of LPAI H7N9 was reported in Hiaure, The Netherlands, on a free-range chicken layer farm. Partial sequencing of HA and NA showed homology with viruses circulating in wild-birds in Europe. We would Read more [...]