Novel reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N5) viruses in domestic ducks, China.
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ABSTRACT: In China, domestic ducks and wild birds often share the same water, in which influenza viruses replicate preferentially. Isolation of 2 novel reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N5) viruses from apparently healthy domestic ducks highlights the role of these ducks as reassortment vessels. Such new subtypes of influenza viruses may pose a pandemic threat.
SUBMITTER: Gu M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3358203 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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