# Mortality in sea lions is associated with the introduction of the H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus in Brazil October 2023: whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis

*PRI Rank #19 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Marine animal studies overview Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #19 |
| 18m citations | 20 |
| Journal | BMC Veterinary Research |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12917-024-04137-1 |
| Corresponding authors | Helena Lage Ferreira |
| Institution | University of São Paulo, Brazil |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Marine animal studies overview Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/marine-animal-studies-overview/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1186/s12917-024-04137-1](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-04137-1)

## Topics

H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus · sea lion mortality · whole-genome sequencing · phylogenetic analysis · Brazil October 2023 · avian influenza spillover · marine mammal infection · viral introduction event · clade 2.3.4.4b · influenza A virus · cross-species transmission · genomic epidemiology · outbreak investigation · pinnipeds · Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1

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