Emergence of European avian influenza virus-like H1N1 swine influenza A viruses in China.

ABSTRACT: During swine influenza surveillance from 2007 to 2008, 10 H1N1 viruses were isolated and analyzed for their antigenic and phylogenetic properties. Our study revealed the emergence of avian-origin European H1N1 swine influenza virus in China, which highlights the necessity of swine influenza surveillance for potential pandemic preparedness.

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2725678 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature