Influenza A and B Virus Attachment to Respiratory Tract in Marine Mammals

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Abstract

Patterns of virus attachment to the respiratory tract of 4 marine mammal species were determined for avian and human influenza viruses. Attachment of avian influenza A viruses (H4N5) and (H7N7) and human influenza B viruses to trachea and bronchi of harbor seals is consistent with reported influenza outbreaks in this species.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)817-820
Number of pages4
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume18
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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