Characterization of a non-pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus isolated from a migratory duck flying from Siberia in Hokkaido, Japan, in October 2009

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Infection with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) of domestic poultry and wild birds has spread to more than 60 countries in Eurasia and Africa. It is concerned that HPAIVs may be perpetuated in the lakes in Sibe...

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Main Authors: Okamatsu Masatoshi, Soda Kosuke, Yoshino Fumi, Motoshima Masayuki, Sakoda Yoshihiro, Yamamoto Naoki, Kida Hiroshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/65