Report of 2018 equine influenza outbreak in Chile

Authors

  • Rubén Moreira
  • Alfonso García
  • Carolyn Ahumada
  • Catalina Badía
  • Paulina Suárez
  • Betty Yangari
  • Carolina Aguayo
  • José Herrera
  • Gabriela Espejo
  • Enrique Pinto

Keywords:

equine influenza, outbreak, equines, donkeys, Chile

Abstract

The present study reports an outbreak of equine influenza (EI) occurred in Chile in January 2018, with cases spread along the country, from the Atacama to the Magallanes Region. The virus identified corresponded to the H3N8 subtype, affecting equines, donkeys, and mules. Clinical signs ranged from mild to severe, with a higher mortality rate in donkeys.

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Published

2021-03-25

How to Cite

Moreira, R. ., García, A. ., Ahumada, C. ., Badía, C. ., Suárez, P. ., Yangari, B. ., Aguayo, C. ., Herrera, J. ., Espejo, G. ., & Pinto, E. . (2021). Report of 2018 equine influenza outbreak in Chile. Austral Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 51(1), 27–31. Retrieved from http://www.ajvs.cl/index.php/ajvs/article/view/74

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Short communication