Introduction into Nigeria of a distinct genotype of avian influenza virus (H5N1).

ABSTRACT: Genetic characterization of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (H5N1) isolated in July 2008 in Nigeria indicates that a distinct genotype, never before detected in Africa, reached the continent. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the viruses are genetically closely related to European and Middle Eastern influenza A (H5N1) isolates detected in 2007.

SUBMITTER: Fusaro A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2681125 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature