Complete Genome Sequence of Influenza Virus H9N2 Associated with a Fatal Outbreak among Chickens in Dubai.

ABSTRACT: We report the complete genome sequence of influenza virus H9N2 associated with a fatal outbreak among chickens in Dubai. All segments are clustered with avian H9N2 viruses circulating in the Middle East but distinct from those in southeast Asia. It is not a reassortant virus or transmitted from other regions.

SUBMITTER: Lau SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4991700 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature