Host-range shift of H3N8 canine influenza virus: a phylodynamic analysis of its origin and adaptation from equine to canine host

Abstract Prior to the emergence of H3N8 canine influenza virus (CIV) and the latest avian-origin H3N2 CIV, there was no evidence of a circulating canine-specific influenza virus. Molecular and epidemiological evidence suggest that H3N8 CIV emerged from H3N8 equine influenza virus (EIV). This host-ra...

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Main Authors: Wanting He, Gairu Li, Ruyi Wang, Weifeng Shi, Kemang Li, Shilei Wang, Alexander Lai, Shuo Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13567-019-0707-2