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Avian Influenza Virus

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  • © 2008

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Editors:
  1. Erica Spackman

    1. Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Athens, GA

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  • Contains protocols for virus detection, isolation and propagation, and virus characterization
  • Includes cellular immunological methods and immunohistochemistry with a focus on avian hosts
  • Covers reverse genetics with avian influenza virus
  • Details wild bird monitoring including sampling methods and virus detection
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology (MIMB, volume 436)

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Table of contents (14 protocols)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. A Brief Introduction to the Avian Influenza Virus

    • Erica Spackman
    Pages 1-6

  3. Avian Influenza Virus Sample Types, Collection, and Handling

    • Mary Lea Killian
    Pages 7-12

  4. Avian Influenza Virus RNA Extraction from Tissue and Swab Material

    • Erica Spackman, David L. Suarez
    Pages 13-18

  5. Type A Influenza Virus Detection and Quantitation by Real-Time RT-PCR

    • Erica Spackman, David L. Suarez
    Pages 19-26

  6. Detection and Identification of the H5 Hemagglutinin Subtype by Real-Time RT-PCR

    • Erica Spackman, David L. Suarez
    Pages 27-33

  7. Avian Influenza Virus Isolation and Propagation in Chicken Eggs

    • Peter R. Woolcock
    Pages 35-46

  8. Hemagglutination Assay for the Avian Influenza Virus

    • Mary Lea Killian
    Pages 47-52

  9. Hemagglutination-Inhibition Test for Avian Influenza Virus Subtype Identification and the Detection and Quantitation of Serum Antibodies to the Avian Influenza Virus

    • Janice C. Pedersen
    Pages 53-66

  10. Neuraminidase-Inhibition Assay for the Identification of Influenza A Virus Neuraminidase Subtype or Neuraminidase Antibody Specificity

    • Janice C. Pedersen
    Pages 67-75

  11. Immunohistochemical Staining for the Detection of the Avian Influenza Virus in Tissues

    • Mary J. Pantin-Jackwood
    Pages 77-83

  12. Wild Bird Surveillance for the Avian Influenza Virus

    • Justin D. Brown, David E. Stallknecht
    Pages 85-97

  13. Reverse Genetics of the Avian Influenza Virus

    • Chang-Won Lee, David L. Suarez
    Pages 99-111

  14. Evaluating the Cell-Mediated Immune Response of Avian Species to Avian Influenza Viruses

    • Darrell R. Kapczynski
    Pages 113-126

  15. Measurement of Avian Cytokines with Real-Time RT-PCR Following Infection with the Avian Influenza Virus

    • Darrell R. Kapczynski, Michael H. Kogut
    Pages 127-134

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 135-141
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About this book

The avian influenza (AI) virus, which is the type A influenza virus adapted to an avian host, has been an important pathogen for the poultry industry worldwide for many years. Although the cause was unknown at the time, one of the first recognized outbreaks of highly pathogenic AI (HPAI) virus occurred in Europe in the 1870s. Since 1955, when the AI virus was first identified, there have been about 24 outbreaks of the HPAI virus in domestic poultry worldwide. Of those, perhaps the most consequential HPAI virus strain to emerge has been the Asian H5N1 HPAI virus, which was first seen in Southeast Asia around 1997. Until sometime in 2003, this strain had been mainly involved in sporadic outbreaks and was relatively contained. Then in 2004, reports of infection in poultry increased throughout Asia at about the same time as fatal cases of human infections in several Southeast Asian countries were confirmed. By 2006, the virus had spread further throughout Asia, into Africa and Europe, and as far west as the United Kingdom.

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From the reviews:

"This small book focuses on the laboratory methods used to study the avian influenza strains. … this book is very timely. … would be most useful to scientists researching the spread and genetics of avian influenza. … is a useful book for laboratories needing a quick reference on several difficult laboratory techniques. It is comprehensive enough to answer the difficult questions … ." (Rebecca T. Horvat, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2008)

"This book focuses on both the standard virological methods that are fundamental for influenza virus research and diagnostics ... . Each chapter has been supplied with a brief summary, and a rich list of references, tables, graphs and photographs. The book is concluded by a Subject Index. This book may be recommended to all who need extensive information about field and laboratory work with avian influenza viruses, since many important protocols/procedures have not been described in such detail elsewhere." (G. Russ, Folia Microbiologica, Vol. 53, November, 2008)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Athens, GA

    Erica Spackman

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