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Genetic and antigenic evolution of swine influenza viruses in Europe and evaluation of their zoonotic potential.
Zoonoses and public health - 1 Aug 2009
Kuntz-Simon G, Madec F
Abstract excerpt
Swine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory viral infection of pigs that has become enzootic in areas densely populated with pigs. Like other influenza A viruses, swine influenza virus (SIV) is genetically unstable and able to accumulate antigenic drifts and/or antigenic shifts. The pig is susceptible to both avian and human influenza viruses and can serve as an intermediate host in influenza virus...
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