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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Language: | English |
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BMC
2013-02-01
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Series: | Virology Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/10/1/45 |