New avian influenza virus (H5N1) in wild birds, Qinghai, China.

ABSTRACT: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) (QH09) was isolated from dead wild birds (3 species) in Qinghai, China, during May-June 2009. Phylogenetic and antigenic analyses showed that QH09 was clearly distinguishable from classical clade 2.2 viruses and belonged to clade 2.3.2.

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3204760 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature