Introduction of Avian Influenza A(H6N5) Virus into Asia from North America by Wild Birds

An avian influenza A(H6N5) virus with all 8 segments of North American origin was isolated from wild bird feces in South Korea. Phylogenetic analysis suggests that this virus may have been introduced into Asia by wild birds, highlighting the role of wild birds in the dispersal of these viruses.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sol Jeong, Dong-Hun Lee, Yu-Jin Kim, Sun-Hak Lee, Andrew Y. Cho, Jin-Yong Noh, Erdene-Ochir Tseren-Ochir, Jei-Hyun Jeong, Chang-Seon Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/11/19-0604_article