Novel Avulaviruses in Penguins, Antarctica.

ABSTRACT: We identified 3 novel and distinct avulaviruses from Gentoo penguins sampled in Antarctica. We isolated these viruses and sequenced their complete genomes; serologic assays demonstrated that the viruses do not have cross-reactivity between them. Our findings suggest that these 3 new viruses represent members of 3 novel avulavirus species.

SUBMITTER: Neira V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5512496 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature