Triple ‐reassortant influenza A virus with H3 of human seasonal origin, NA of swine origin and internal A(H1N1) pandemic 2009 genes is established in Danish pigs
Abstract
The present report describe a triple‐reassortant influenza A virus with a HA that resembles H3 of human seasonal influenza from 2004/2005, N2 from influenza A virus already established in swine and the internal gene cassette from A(H1N1)pdm09, has spread in Danish pig herds. The virus has been detected in several Danish pig herds during the last two‐three years and may possess a challenge for human as well as animal health.
Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - Category: Virology Authors: Jesper Schak Schak Krog, Charlotte Kristiane Hjulsager, Michael Albin Larsen, Lars Erik Larsen Tags: Short Article Source Type: research
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