Introduction of Eurasian-Origin Influenza A(H8N4) Virus into North America by Migratory Birds

Ramey, Andrew M.; Reeves, Andrew B.; Donnelly, Tyrone; Poulson, Rebecca L.; Stallknecht, David E.

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Introduction of Eurasian-Origin Influenza A(H8N4) Virus into North America by Migratory Birds

Published Date:

Oct 2018

Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 24(10):1950-1953.

Language:

English

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Alternative Title:

Emerg Infect Dis

Personal Author:

Ramey, Andrew M. ; Reeves, Andrew B. ; Donnelly, Tyrone ; Poulson, Rebecca L. ; Stallknecht, David E. ;

Description:

We identified a Eurasian-origin influenza A(H8N4) virus in North America by sampling wild birds in western Alaska, USA. Evidence for repeated introductions of influenza A viruses into North America by migratory birds suggests that intercontinental dispersal might not be exceedingly rare and that our understanding of viral establishment is incomplete.

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Pubmed ID:

30226185

Pubmed Central ID:

PMC6154152

Document Type:

Journal Article

Place as Subject:

Alaska ; North America ; United States ;

Collection(s):

Emerging Infectious Diseases

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