Characterization of an H10N8 influenza virus isolated from Dongting lake wetland

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Wild birds, especially those in wetlands and aquatic environments, are considered to be natural reservoirs of avian influenza viruses. It is accepted that water is an important component in the transmission cycle of avian influenza v...

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Main Authors: Chen Jianjun, Chen Quanjiao, Xu Bing, Zhang Hongbo, Chen Ze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/42