Innate Immune Responses to Avian Influenza Viruses in Ducks and Chickens
Mallard ducks are important natural hosts of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) viruses and many strains circulate in this reservoir and cause little harm. Some strains can be transmitted to other hosts, including chickens, and cause respiratory and systemic disease. Rarely, these highly pathogen...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2019-01-01
|
Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/6/1/5 |