Mutations in polymerase genes enhanced the virulence of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in mice.

Influenza A virus can infect a wide variety of animal species with illness ranging from mild to severe, and is a continual cause for concern. Genetic mutations that occur either naturally or during viral adaptation in a poorly susceptible host are key mechanisms underlying the evolution and virulenc...

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Main Authors: Wenfei Zhu, Yun Zhu, Kun Qin, Zaijiang Yu, Rongbao Gao, Huiyan Yu, Jianfang Zhou, Yuelong Shu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3305307?pdf=render