Abstract
The isolation of influenza A viruses from unconcentrated lake water and from fecal samples on the shore of these lakes is reported for the first time. Influenza A viruses, representative of most of the major antigenic subtypes, co-circulate in ducks on the lakes.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Animals, Wild
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Antigens, Viral / analysis
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Cloaca / microbiology*
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Disease Reservoirs
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Ducks / microbiology*
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Feces / microbiology*
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Fresh Water
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Influenza A virus / classification
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Influenza A virus / isolation & purification*
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Seasons
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Water Microbiology*