Abstract
To determine genotypes of avian influenza virus circulating among wild birds in South America, we collected and tested environmental fecal samples from birds along the coast of Peru, June 2006-December 2007. The 9 isolates recovered represented 4 low-pathogenicity avian influenza strains: subtypes H3N8, H4N5, H10N9, and H13N2.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Animal Migration
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Animals
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Animals, Wild / virology*
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Bird Diseases* / epidemiology
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Bird Diseases* / virology
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Birds / virology*
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Ducks / virology
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Feces / virology
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Influenza A Virus, H3N8 Subtype / classification
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Influenza A Virus, H3N8 Subtype / genetics
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Influenza A Virus, H3N8 Subtype / isolation & purification*
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Influenza A virus* / classification
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Influenza A virus* / genetics
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Influenza A virus* / isolation & purification
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Influenza in Birds* / epidemiology
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Influenza in Birds* / virology
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Peru / epidemiology