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Identification and genetic characterization of avian-origin H3N2 canine influenza viruses isolated from the Liaoning province of China in 2012.
Virus genes - 1 Oct 2014
Yang Xinyan, Liu Chunguo, Liu Fei, Liu Dafei, Chen Yan, Zhang Haifeng, Qu Liandong, Li Yijing, Xia Donghua, Liu Ming
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A total of 158 serum samples and 510 nasal swab specimens were collected between September 2010 and May 2012, from dogs exhibiting respiratory symptoms, in order to investigate the epidemiology of H3N2 canine influenza viruses (CIVs) in the Liaoning province of China. Serological surveillance demonstrated that 10.8 % (17/158) of serum samples were positive for H3N2 canine influenza. Two H3N2 influenza viruses,...
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