Introduction of Eurasian-Origin Influenza A(H8N4) Virus into North America by Migratory Birds

We identified a Eurasian-origin influenza A(H8N4) virus in North America by sampling wild birds in western Alaska, USA. Evidence for repeated introductions of influenza A viruses into North America by migratory birds suggests that intercontinental dispersal might not be exceedingly rare and that our...

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Autores principales: Ramey, Andrew M., Reeves, Andrew B., Donnelly, Tyrone, Poulson, Rebecca L., Stallknecht, David E.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2018
Materias:
Research Letter
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6154152/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30226185
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2410.180447
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Sumario:We identified a Eurasian-origin influenza A(H8N4) virus in North America by sampling wild birds in western Alaska, USA. Evidence for repeated introductions of influenza A viruses into North America by migratory birds suggests that intercontinental dispersal might not be exceedingly rare and that our understanding of viral establishment is incomplete.

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