Susceptibility of swine to H5 and H7 low pathogenic avian influenza viruses

ConclusionsLPAI strains from various bird populations within the United States are capable of infecting pigs. Although adaptability and transmission of individual strains seem unlikely, the subclinical nature of the infections demonstrates the need to improve sampling and testing methods to more accurately measure incidence of LPAI virus infection in pigs, and their potential role in human‐zoonotic LPAI virus dynamics.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - March 1, 2016 Category: Virology Authors: Charles Balzli, Kelly Lager, Amy Vincent, Phillip Gauger, Susan Brockmeier, Laura Miller, Juergen A Richt, Wenjun Ma, David Suarez, David E Swayne Tags: Original Article Source Type: research