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Laridae: A neglected reservoir that could play a major role in avian influenza virus epidemiological dynamics.
Critical reviews in microbiology - 1 Jan 2015
Arnal Audrey, Vittecoq Marion, Pearce-Duvet Jessica, Gauthier-Clerc Michel, Boulinier Thierry, Jourdain Elsa
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Avian influenza viruses (AIVs) are of great concern worldwide due to their economic impact and the threat they represent to human health. As wild birds are the natural reservoirs of AIVs, understanding AIV dynamics in different avian taxa is essential for deciphering the epidemiological links between wildlife, poultry and humans. To date, only the Anatidae (ducks, geese and swans) have been widely studied. Here,...
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