Ribosite® Influenza A H5 Real-time PCR Detection kit

Influenza A H5 is a subtype of the influenza A virus that primarily affects birds, including wild birds and domestic poultry such as chickens and turkeys. The virus can cause mild to severe illness in birds and can lead to significant economic losses in the poultry industry due to decreased egg production and increased mortality. H5N1 is a specific strain of the influenza A H5 subtype that has caused widespread outbreaks in poultry and wild birds in Asia, Africa, and Europe, and has also been responsible for several human cases of severe respiratory illness and death. Birds infected with influenza A H5 may exhibit respiratory signs such as coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge, as well as decreased egg production and increased mortality. In severe cases, the virus can cause systemic disease and death in birds. The virus can be transmitted between birds through direct contact with infected birds or their secretions, as well as through contact with contaminated surfaces and materials such as feed and water. The virus can also be spread by wild birds, which can carry the virus without showing signs of illness.