First Reported Circulation of Equine Influenza H3N8 Florida Clade 1 Virus in Horses in Italy

First Reported Circulation of Equine Influenza H3N8 Florida Clade 1 Virus in Horses in Italy

Background: Equine influenza (EI) is a highly contagious viral disease of equids characterized by pyrexia and respiratory signs. Like other influenza A viruses, antigenic drift or shift could lead to a vaccine-induced immunity breakdown if vaccine strains are not updated. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Ida Ricci, Silvia Tofani, Davide Lelli, Giacomo Vincifori, Francesca Rosone, Andrea Carvelli, Elena Lavinia Diaconu, Davide La Rocca, Giuseppe Manna, Samanta Sabatini, Donatella Costantini, Raffaella Conti, Giulia Pacchiarotti, Maria Teresa Scicluna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
equine influenza
Florida clade 1
horse
genetic characterization HA and NA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/4/598

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