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Novel Reassortant Influenza A(H5N8) Viruses in Domestic Ducks, Eastern China
1 May 2014
Abstract excerpt
Domestic ducks are natural reservoirs of avian influenza viruses and serve as reassortant hosts for new virus subtypes. We isolated 2 novel influenza A(H5N8) viruses from domestic ducks in eastern China, sequenced their genomes, and tested their pathogenicity in chickens and mice. Circulation of these viruses may pose health risks for humans.
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