Molecular Detection and Characterization of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Viruses in Wild Birds Inhabiting Western Alaska Provides Evidence for Three Independent Viral Introductions

Alaska Animals/Vertebrates Avian influenza Biota Birds Disease detection Disease reservoirs Disease spread Ducks/Geese/Swans Environment Gulls Health Health and disease Influenza A virus, H5N1 subtype Izembek National Wildlife Refuge Lagoons Lakes/Reservoirs Migratory birds USGS:ASC570 Virus Diseases Viruses Waders/Gulls/Auks and Allies Waterfowl Wildlife Wildlife disease