Heterosubtypic immunity to influenza A virus infections in mallards may explain existence of multiple virus subtypes.

Wild birds, particularly duck species, are the main reservoir of influenza A virus (IAV) in nature. However, knowledge of IAV infection dynamics in the wild bird reservoir, and the development of immune responses, are essentially absent. Importantly, a detailed understanding of how subtype diversity...

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Main Authors: Neus Latorre-Margalef, Vladimir Grosbois, John Wahlgren, Vincent J Munster, Conny Tolf, Ron A M Fouchier, Albert D M E Osterhaus, Björn Olsen, Jonas Waldenström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3688562?pdf=render