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Genesis of Influenza A(H5N8) Viruses

Author Affiliations
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, University of Washington, National Research Centre, Jahangirnagar University, ...
Published InEmerging infectious diseases
Year2017
Citations57

Abstract

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) clade 2.3.4.4 virus emerged in 2016 and spread to Russia, Europe, and Africa. Our analysis of viruses from domestic ducks at Tanguar haor, Bangladesh, showed genetic similarities with other viruses from wild birds in central Asia, suggesting their potential role in the genesis of A(H5N8).
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