Possible Increased Pathogenicity of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Virus upon Reassortment

Possible Increased Pathogenicity of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Virus upon Reassortment

Since emergence of the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus in April 2009, three influenza A viruses—seasonal (H3N2), seasonal (H1N1), and pandemic (H1N1) 2009—have circulated in humans. Genetic reassortment between these viruses could result in enhanced pathogenicity. We compared 4 reassortant viruses with f...

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Main Authors: Eefje J.A. Schrauwen, Sander Herfst, Salin Chutinimitkul, Theo M. Bestebroer, Guus F. Rimmelzwaan, Albert D.M.E. Osterhaus, Thijs Kuiken, Ron A.M. Fouchier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Viruses
reassortment
pandemic (H1N1) 2009
influenza
H1N1
H3N2
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/2/10-1268_article

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