Viruses on the wing: evolution and dynamics of influenza A virus in the Mallard reservoir

Viruses on the wing: evolution and dynamics of influenza A virus in the Mallard reservoir

This thesis explores the evolution of avian influenza A viruses (IAV), as well as host-pathogen interactions between these viruses and their main reservoir host, the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). IAV is a genetically diverse, multi-host virus and wild birds, particularly dabbling ducks, are the natu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wille, Michelle
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM) 2015
Subjects:
Co-infections
Ecology
Epidemiology
Evolution
Host-Parasite Interactions
Immunity
Influenza A Virus
Mallard
Phylogeny
Virology
Waterfowl
Wild Birds
Wildlife Disease
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