Non-human primates are the animals closest to humans for use in influenza A virus challenge studies, in terms of their phylogenetic relatedness, physiology and immune systems. Previous studies have shown that cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis) are permissive for infection with H1N1pdm influen...
ORGANISM(S): Macaca fascicularis (Crab-eating macaque) (Cynomolgus monkey) Unidentified Influenza A virus (H1N1)