Influenza virus (H5N1) in live bird markets and food markets, Thailand.

ABSTRACT: A surveillance program for influenza A viruses (H5N1) was conducted in live bird and food markets in central Thailand during July 2006-August 2007. Twelve subtype H5N1 viruses were isolated. The subtype H5N1 viruses circulating in the markets were genetically related to those that circulated in Thailand during 2004-2005.

SUBMITTER: Amonsin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2630752 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature