Novel reassortant H10N7 avian influenza viruses isolated from chickens in Eastern China

Since 1997, the H5, H7, and H9 subtypes of avian influenza virus (AIV) have caused outbreaks in poultry and humans around the world and gained significant attention [1,2]. However, the information concerning the molecular characteristics of other subtypes AIVs, such as the H10 subtype, has been limited. However, details about the molecular characteristics of other AIV subtypes, such as the H10, are limited. Since 2004, the H10N7 AIV has caused sporadic human infections with clinical symptoms such as conjunctivitis and a mild respiratory syndrome in Egypt and Australia [3].

Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - February 10, 2015 Category: Virology Authors: Haibo Wu, Rufeng Lu, Xiaoxin Wu, Xiaorong Peng, Lihua Xu, Linfang Cheng, Xiangyun Lu, Changzhong Jin, Tiansheng Xie, Hangping Yao, Nanping Wu Tags: Short communication Source Type: research