Pathobiology of the highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses H7N1 and H5N8 in different chicken breeds and role of Mx 2032 G/A polymorphism in infection outcome

Abstract Chickens are highly susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs). However, the severity of infection varies depending of the viral strain and the genetic background of the host. In this study, we evaluated the pathogenesis of two HPAIVs (H7N1 and H5N8) and assessed the...

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Main Authors: Raúl Sánchez-González, Antonio Ramis, Miquel Nofrarías, Nabil Wali, Rosa Valle, Mónica Pérez, Albert Perlas, Natàlia Majó
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13567-020-00835-4