Host shifts and molecular evolution of H7 avian influenza virus hemagglutinin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Evolutionary consequences of host shifts represent a challenge to identify the mechanisms involved in the emergence of influenza A (IA) viruses. In this study we focused on the evolutionary history of H7 IA virus in wild and domestic birds, with a particular emph...

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Main Authors: Stallknecht David E, Lebarbenchon Camille
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/328