Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Virus in Wild Migratory Birds, Qinghai Lake, China.

ABSTRACT: In May 2016, a highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) virus strain caused deaths among 3 species of wild migratory birds in Qinghai Lake, China. Genetic analysis showed that the novel reassortant virus belongs to group B H5N8 viruses and that the reassortment events likely occurred in early 2016.

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5367427 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature