Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection in giant pandas, China

Emerg Infect Dis. 2014 Mar;20(3):480-3. doi: 10.3201/eid2003.131531.

Abstract

We confirmed infection with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 in giant pandas in China during 2009 by using virus isolation and serologic analysis methods. This finding extends the host range of influenza viruses and indicates a need for increased surveillance for and control of influenza viruses among giant pandas.

Keywords: Ailuropoda melanoleuca; China; H1N1; giant pandas; influenza; influenza A virus; influenza A(H1N1)pdm09; pandemic; respiratory infections; serologic analysis; viruses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Animal Diseases / virology*
  • Animals
  • Chick Embryo
  • China
  • Genome, Viral
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / classification
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / genetics
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Phylogeny
  • Ursidae / virology*

Associated data

  • GENBANK/KF277197
  • GENBANK/KF277198
  • GENBANK/KF277199
  • GENBANK/KF277200
  • GENBANK/KF277201
  • GENBANK/KF277202
  • GENBANK/KF277203
  • GENBANK/KF277204