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Avian Influenza in wild birds from Chile, 2007-2009.
Virus research - 2 Mar 2015
Mathieu Christian, Moreno Valentina, Pedersen Janice, Jeria Julissa, Agredo Michel, Gutiérrez Cristian, García Alfonso, Vásquez Marcela, Avalos Patricia, Retamal Patricio
Abstract excerpt
Aquatic and migratory birds, the main reservoir hosts of avian influenza viruses including those with high pathogenic potential, are the wildlife species with the highest risk for viral dissemination across countries and continents. In 2002, the Chilean poultry industry was affected with a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain, which created economic loss and triggered the establishment of a surveillance...
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