Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 May;18(5):817-20. doi: 10.3201/eid1805.111828.
Influenza a and B virus attachment to respiratory tract in marine mammals.
Ramis AJ, van Riel D, van de Bildt MW, Osterhaus A, Kuiken T.
Abstract
Patterns of virus attachment to the respiratory tract of 4 marine mammal species were determined for avian and human influenza viruses. Attachment of avian influenza A viruses (H4N5) and (H7N7) and human influenza B viruses to trachea and bronchi of harbor seals is consistent with reported influenza outbreaks in this species.
PMID:
22516350
[PubMed - in process]
Influenza a and B virus attachment to respiratory tract in marine mammals.
Ramis AJ, van Riel D, van de Bildt MW, Osterhaus A, Kuiken T.
Abstract
Patterns of virus attachment to the respiratory tract of 4 marine mammal species were determined for avian and human influenza viruses. Attachment of avian influenza A viruses (H4N5) and (H7N7) and human influenza B viruses to trachea and bronchi of harbor seals is consistent with reported influenza outbreaks in this species.
PMID:
22516350
[PubMed - in process]