A molecular survey of Avian Influenza among captive birds in the city of Tehran between November 2008 and February 2009

A molecular survey of Avian Influenza among captive birds in the city of Tehran between November 2008 and February 2009

Background and objectives: To determine the potential circulation of avian influenza viruses among different captive bird species, molecular surveillance was conducted at Tehran Zoo, Saiee Park and Pardisan Park of Tehran, Iran. These places are at risk for spread and transmission of influenza viru...

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Main Authors: Seyed Masoud Hosseini, B Heydarchi, N Sheykhi, M Tabatabaian, R Bashar, SF Fahime Mousavi, MT Kheiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2009-12-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Microbiology
Subjects:
Avian influenza viruses
RT-PCR
Captive birds
Tehran
Online Access:https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/37

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