Isolation of low-pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza from wild birds in Peru

Bruno M. Ghersi, Merly M. Sovero, Eliana Icochea, Rosa I. Gonzalez, David L. Blazes, Armando E. Gonzalez, Joel M. Montgomery

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Abstract

Wild birds serve as natural reservoirs and sometimes harbor low-pathogenic avian influenza viruses. However, mutation of the virus can result in highly pathogenic strains, often more common among H5 and H7 genotypes. We report the isolation of a lowpathogenic H7N3 avian influenza in a Peruvian wetland. © Wildlife Disease Association 2011.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)792-795
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Wildlife Diseases
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2011

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