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Genetic characterization of H1N2 influenza a virus isolated from sick pigs in Southern China in 2010.
Virology journal - 13 Oct 2011
Kong Wei Li, Huang Liang Zong, Qi Hai Tao, Cao Nan, Zhang Liang Quan, Wang Heng, Guan Shang Song, Qi Wen Bao, Jiao Pei Rong, Liao Ming, Zhang Gui Hong
Abstract excerpt
In China H3N2 and H1N1 swine influenza viruses have been circulating for many years. In January 2010, before swine were infected with foot and mouth disease in Guangdong, some pigs have shown flu-like symptoms: cough, sneeze, runny nose and fever. We collected the nasopharyngeal swab of all sick pigs as much as possible. One subtype H1N2 influenza viruses were isolated from the pig population. The complete genome...
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