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Phylogenetic analysis of H6 influenza viruses isolated from rosy-billed pochards (Netta peposaca) in Argentina reveals the presence of different HA gene clusters.
Journal of virology - 1 Dec 2011
Rimondi Agustina, Xu Kemin, Craig Maria Isabel, Shao Hongxia, Ferreyra Hebe, Rago Maria Virginia, Romano Marcelo, Uhart Marcela, Sutton Troy, Ferrero Andrea, Perez Daniel R, Pereda Ariel
Abstract excerpt
Until recently, influenza A viruses from wild waterfowl in South America were rarely isolated and/or characterized. To explore the ecology of influenza A viruses in this region, a long-term surveillance program was established in 2006 for resident and migratory water birds in Argentina. We report the characterization of 5 avian influenza viruses of the H6 hemagglutinin (HA) subtype isolated from rosy-billed...
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