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H7N9 influenza viruses are transmissible in ferrets by respiratory droplet.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 26 Jul 2013
Zhang Qianyi, Shi Jianzhong, Deng Guohua, Guo Jing, Zeng Xianying, He Xijun, Kong Huihui, Gu Chunyang, Li Xuyong, Liu Jinxiong, Wang Guojun, Chen Yan, Liu Liling, Liang Libin, Li Yuanyuan, Fan Jun, Wang Jinliang, Li Wenhui, Guan Lizheng, Li Qimeng, Yang Huanliang, Chen Pucheng, Jiang Li, Guan Yuntao, Xin Xiaoguang, Jiang Yongping, Tian Guobin, Wang Xiurong, Qiao Chuanling, Li Chengjun, Bu Zhigao, Chen Hualan
Abstract excerpt
A newly emerged H7N9 virus has caused 132 human infections with 37 deaths in China since 18 February 2013. Control measures in H7N9 virus-positive live poultry markets have reduced the number of infections; however, the character of the virus, including its pandemic potential, remains largely unknown. We systematically analyzed H7N9 viruses isolated from birds and humans. The viruses were genetically closely...
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