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
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bronchi / pathology
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Bronchi / virology
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Influenza A virus / metabolism*
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Influenza B virus / metabolism*
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Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary*
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Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology
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Phoca / virology*
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Respiratory System / pathology
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Respiratory System / virology*
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Trachea / pathology
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Trachea / virology
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Virus Attachment*