Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Influenza A virus infections in land birds, People's Republic of China.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Peterson, A Townsend et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Kansas · United States
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
Water birds are considered the reservoir for avian influenza viruses. We examined this assumption by sampling and real-time reverse transcription-PCR testing of 939 Asian land birds of 153 species. Influenza A infection was found, particularly among migratory species. Surveillance programs for monitoring spread of these viruses need to be redesigned.
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