Genetic and biological characteristics of avian influenza virus subtype H1N8 in environments related to live poultry markets in China

Abstract Background Since 2008, avian influenza surveillance in poultry-related environments has been conducted annually in China. Samples have been collected from environments including live poultry markets, wild bird habitats, slaughterhouses, and poultry farms. Multiple subtypes of avian influenz...

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Main Authors: Ye Zhang, Jie Dong, Hong Bo, Libo Dong, Shumei Zou, Xiyan Li, Yuelong Shu, Dayan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4079-z