Extended viral shedding of a low pathogenic avian influenza virus by striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis).

Extended viral shedding of a low pathogenic avian influenza virus by striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis).

BACKGROUND: Striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) are susceptible to infection with some influenza A viruses. However, the viral shedding capability of this peri-domestic mammal and its potential role in influenza A virus ecology are largely undetermined. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Striped skunks...

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Main Authors: J Jeffrey Root, Susan A Shriner, Kevin T Bentler, Thomas Gidlewski, Nicole L Mooers, Jeremy W Ellis, Terry R Spraker, Kaci K VanDalen, Heather J Sullivan, Alan B Franklin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3906002?pdf=render

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