Avian influenza a virus in wild birds in highly urbanized areas.

Avian influenza virus (AIV) surveillance studies in wild birds are usually conducted in rural areas and nature reserves. Less is known of avian influenza virus prevalence in wild birds located in densely populated urban areas, while these birds are more likely to be in close contact with humans. Inf...

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Main Authors: Josanne H Verhagen, Vincent J Munster, Frank Majoor, Pascal Lexmond, Oanh Vuong, Job B G Stumpel, Guus F Rimmelzwaan, Albert D M E Osterhaus, Martin Schutten, Roy Slaterus, Ron A M Fouchier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/22761671/pdf/?tool=EBI