Novel Reassortant Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N5) Viruses in Domestic Ducks, China

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: H5N5;    highly pathogenic avian influenza;    reassortant;    domestic ducks;    viruses;    influenza;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid1706.101406

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In China, domestic ducks and wild birds often share the same water, in which influenza viruses replicate preferentially. Isolation of 2 novel reassortant highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N5) viruses from apparently healthy domestic ducks highlights the role of these ducks as reassortment vessels. Such new subtypes of influenza viruses may pose a pandemic threat.

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