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Molecular and Biological Characteristics of H5 and H7 Avian Influenza Viruses in Live-Bird Markets of the Northeastern United States, 1994–2001
1 Sept 2003
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Surveillance for H5 and H7 subtypes of avian influenza virus (AIV) in the live-bird markets (LBMs) of the northeastern United States has been in effect since 1986 when the markets were first recognized as a potential reservoir for AIV. Long-term maintenance of AIV in the LBM system has been documented. However, little is known about the influence of successive cycles of replication in unnatural avian hosts...
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