The Ecology and Evolution of Influenza Viruses

• Published in: Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine Vol. 10; no. 7; p. a038489
• Main Authors: Wille, Michelle, Holmes, Edward C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press 01.07.2020

The patterns and processes of influenza virus evolution are of fundamental importance, underpinning such traits as the propensity to emerge in new host species and the ability to rapidly generate antigenic variation. Herein, we review key aspects of the ecology and evolution of influenza viruses. We...