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- Title
Extensive mammalian ancestry of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus.
- Authors
Ilyushina, Natalia A; Kim, Jeong Ki; Negovetich, Nicholas J; Choi, Young Ki; Lang, Victoria; Bovin, Nicolai V; Forrest, Heather L; Song, Min Suk; Pascua, Philippe Noriel Q; Kim, Chul Joong; Webster, Robert G; Webby, Richard J
- Abstract
We demonstrate that the novel pandemic influenza (H1N1) viruses have human virus-like receptor specificity and can no longer replicate in aquatic waterfowl, their historic natural reservoir. The biological properties of these viruses are consistent with those of their phylogenetic progenitors, indicating longstanding adaptation to mammals.
- Publication
Emerging infectious diseases, 2010, Vol 16, Issue 2, p314
- ISSN
1080-6059
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3201/eid1602.091141