Caron, AlexandreAbolnik, CeliaMundava, JosphineGaidet, NicolasBurger, Christina E.Mochotlhoane, BontsiBruinzeel, LeoChiweshe, NgoniDe Garine-Wichatitsky, MichelCumming, Graeme S.2012-01-192012-01-192011-03Caron, A, Abolnik, C, Mundava, J, Gaidet, N, Burger, CE, Mochotlhoane, B, Bruinzeel, L, Chiweshe, N, De Garine-Wichatitsky, M & Cumming, GS 2011, 'Persistence of low pathogenic avian Influenza virus in waterfowl in a southern African ecosystem', Ecohealth, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 109-115, doi: 10.1007/s10393-010-0356-4.1612-9202 (print)1612-9210 (online)10.1007/s10393-010-0356-423093208700N-9324-2014http://hdl.handle.net/2263/17842Waterfowl were counted and sampled in a Zimbabwean wetland over 24 months. LPAI strains were detected during 20 consecutive months, providing the first evidence of regional yearly persistence of LPAI. We discuss the role of Afro-tropical ducks in viral maintenance and transmission and attempt to explain the observed patterns.en© 2011 International Association for Ecology and HealthAvian influenza A virus -- Africa, SouthernWaterfowl -- Diseases -- Africa, SouthernVirus diseases -- Africa, SouthernPathogenic microorganisms -- Africa, SouthernPostprint Article