Phylogenetic and molecular characterization of equine H3N8 influenza viruses from Greece (2003 and 2007): Evidence for reassortment between evolutionary lineages

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>For first time in Greece equine influenza virus infection was confirmed, by isolation and molecular analysis, as the cause of clinical respiratory disease among unvaccinated horses during 2003 and 2007 outbreaks.</p> <p>M...

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Main Authors: Kanellos Theo, Ntafis Vasileios, Fragkiadaki Eirini, Bountouri Maria, Xylouri Eftychia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/350