Influenza A and B virus attachment to respiratory tract in marine mammals
Patterns of virus attachment to the respiratory tract of 4 marine mammal species were determined for avian and human influenza viruses. Attachment of avian influenza A viruses (H4N5) and (H7N7) and human influenza B viruses to trachea and bronchi of harbor seals is consistent with reported influenza...
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Published in | Emerging infectious diseases Vol. 18; no. 5; pp. 817 - 820 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
01.05.2012
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Summary: | Patterns of virus attachment to the respiratory tract of 4 marine mammal species were determined for avian and human influenza viruses. Attachment of avian influenza A viruses (H4N5) and (H7N7) and human influenza B viruses to trachea and bronchi of harbor seals is consistent with reported influenza outbreaks in this species. |
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ISSN: | 1080-6040 1080-6059 |
DOI: | 10.3201/eid1805.111828 |