Evidence for the role of migratory ruddy turnstones (Arenaria interpres) in influenza A virus dispersal

Abstract

Wild birds in the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds and gulls) are considered one of the most important avian groups in influenza A virus (IAV) ecology. Of the shorebirds, Ruddy turnstones (Arenaria interpres) have a... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Rebecca Poulson (Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, University of Georgia)
  2. Andrew Ramey (US Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center)
  3. Deborah Carter (Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, University of Georgia)
  4. David Stallknecht (Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, University of Georgia)

Topic Areas

Topics: Infectious Disease , Topics: Disease Surveillance/Response , Topics: Birds

Session

TUE-S4 » Student Presentations Session 4 (15:00 - Tuesday, 2nd August, Acropolis)