Evolution and Divergence of H3N8 Equine Influenza Viruses Circulating in the United Kingdom from 2013 to 2015

Evolution and Divergence of H3N8 Equine Influenza Viruses Circulating in the United Kingdom from 2013 to 2015

Equine influenza viruses (EIV) are a major cause of acute respiratory disease in horses worldwide and occasionally also affect vaccinated animals. Like other influenza A viruses, they undergo antigenic drift, highlighting the importance of both surveillance and virus characterisation in order for va...

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Main Authors: Adam Rash, Rachel Morton, Alana Woodward, Olivia Maes, John McCauley, Neil Bryant, Debra Elton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
equine influenza
H3N8
haemagglutinin
neuraminidase
surveillance
United Kingdom
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/6/1/6

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