Molecular characterization of avian metapneumovirus subtype C detected in wild mallards ( <i>Anas platyrhynchos</i> ) in The Netherlands

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Avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) represents a long-term threat to the poultry industry due to its etiological role in the induction of acute respiratory disease and/or egg drop syndrome in domestic turkeys, chickens, and ducks. Although this disease is commonly referred to as turkey rhinotracheitis, the host range of AMPV encompasses many avian species. We have screened 1323 oropharyngeal- and cloacal swab samples...

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