Influenza D virus in animal species in Guangdong Province, Southern China

Shao Lun Zhai, He Zhang, Sheng Nan Chen, Xia Zhou, Tao Lin, Runxia Liu, Dian Hong Lv, Xiao Hui Wen, Wen Kang Wei, Dan Wang, Feng Li

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Abstract

Molecular tests revealed influenza D viruses of D/OK lineage widely circulating in farmed animal species in Guangdong Province, southern China. In particular, we found high levels of influenza D virus infection in goats and pigs. We also detected viral RNA in serum specimens and feces of animals with certain severe diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1392-1396
Number of pages5
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume23
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2017

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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