Predicting Avian Influenza Co-Infection with H5N1 and H9N2 in Northern Egypt

Predicting Avian Influenza Co-Infection with H5N1 and H9N2 in Northern Egypt

Human outbreaks with avian influenza have been, so far, constrained by poor viral adaptation to non-avian hosts. This could be overcome via co-infection, whereby two strains share genetic material, allowing new hybrid strains to emerge. Identifying areas where co-infection is most likely can help ta...

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Main Authors: Sean G. Young, Margaret Carrel, George P. Malanson, Mohamed A. Ali, Ghazi Kayali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
coinfection
Egypt
influenza
remote sensing
ecological niche modeling
geography
medical
influenza A virus
H5N1 subtype
H9N2 subtype
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/9/886

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