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Swine as a Model for Influenza A Virus Infection and Immunity
19 May 2015
Abstract excerpt
Influenza A viruses (IAVs) infect a variety of hosts, including humans, swine, and various avian species. The annual influenza disease burden in the human population remains significant even with current vaccine usage, and much about the pathogenesis and transmission of influenza viruses in humans remains unclear. Thus, animal models are a fundamental tool for influenza research to understand mechanisms of...
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