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H9N2 influenza A viruses from poultry in Asia have human virus-like receptor specificity.
Virology - 15 Mar 2001
Matrosovich M N, Krauss S, Webster R G
Abstract excerpt
H9N2 influenza A viruses are currently widespread in chickens, quail, and other poultry in Asia and have caused a few cases of influenza in humans. In this study, we found that H9N2 viruses from Hong Kong live bird markets have receptor specificity similar to that of human H3N2 viruses. In additi...
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