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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Isolation of low-pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza from wild birds in Peru.

Journal:
Journal of wildlife diseases
Year:
2011
Authors:
Ghersi, Bruno M et al.
Species:
bird

Abstract

Wild birds serve as natural reservoirs and sometimes harbor low-pathogenic avian influenza viruses. However, mutation of the virus can result in highly pathogenic strains, often more common among H5 and H7 genotypes. We report the isolation of a low-pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza in a Peruvian wetland.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21719856/