Low Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H5N2) Viruses, Dominican Republic

Low pathogenicity avian influenza (H5N2) virus was detected in poultry in the Dominican Republic in 2007 and re-emerged in 2017. Whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis show introduction of an H5N2 virus lineage from Mexico into poultry in the Dominican Republic, then divergence into 3 di...

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Main Authors: David H. Chung, Dejelia R. Gomez, Julia M. Vargas, Belkis L. Amador, Mia K. Torchetti, Mary L. Killian, David E. Swayne, Dong-Hun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/12/20-0268_article