The PB2, PA, HA, NP, and NS genes of a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A/whooper swan/Mongolia/3/2005 (H5N1) are responsible for pathogenicity in ducks

The PB2, PA, HA, NP, and NS genes of a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A/whooper swan/Mongolia/3/2005 (H5N1) are responsible for pathogenicity in ducks

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Wild ducks are the natural hosts of influenza A viruses. Duck influenza, therefore, has been believed inapparent infection with influenza A viruses, including highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) in chickens. In fact, d...

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Main Authors: Kajihara Masahiro, Sakoda Yoshihiro, Soda Kosuke, Minari Kenji, Okamatsu Masatoshi, Takada Ayato, Kida Hiroshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
H5N1 influenza virus
Duck
Natural host
Pathogenicity
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/10/1/45

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