Reassortant highly pathogenic influenza A(H5N6) virus in Laos.

ABSTRACT: In March 2014, avian influenza in poultry in Laos was caused by an emergent influenza A(H5N6) virus. Genetic analysis indicated that the virus had originated from reassortment of influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.2.1b, variant clade 2.3.4, and influenza A(H6N6) viruses that circulate broadly in duck populations in southern and eastern China.

SUBMITTER: Wong FY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4344285 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature