Migratory birds in Southern Brazil are a source of multiple avian influenza virus subtypes

ConclusionsLagoa do Peixe National Park is a source of multiple AIV subtypes, with the levels of influenza virus in birds being highest at the end of their wintering period in this region. H6N1 viruses were the predominant subtype identified. These viruses were more similar to viruses of South American lineage than to those of North American lineage.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - September 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Jansen Araujo, Maria Virg ínia Petry, Thomas Fabrizio, David Walker, Tatiana Ometto, Luciano M. Thomazelli, Angelo L. Scherer, Patricia P. Serafini, Isaac S. Neto, Scott Krauss, Robert G. Webster, Richard J. Webby, Edison L. Durigon Tags: Original Article Source Type: research