Influenza A and B virus attachment to respiratory tract in marine mammals

Emerg Infect Dis. 2012 May;18(5):817-20. doi: 10.3201/eid1805.111828.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bronchi / pathology
  • Bronchi / virology
  • Influenza A virus / metabolism*
  • Influenza B virus / metabolism*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology
  • Phoca / virology*
  • Respiratory System / pathology
  • Respiratory System / virology*
  • Trachea / pathology
  • Trachea / virology
  • Virus Attachment*