Distribution of sialic acid receptors and influenza A virus of avian and swine origin in experimentally infected pigs

Ramona Trebbien, Lars Erik Larsen, Birgitte Martine Viuff

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    Abstract

    Pigs are considered susceptible to influenza A virus infections from different host origins because earlier studies have shown that they have receptors for both avian (sialic acid-alpha-2,3-terminal saccharides (SA-alpha-2,3)) and swine/human (SA-alpha-2,6) influenza viruses in the upper respiratory tract. Furthermore, experimental and natural infections in pigs have been reported with influenza A virus from avian and human sources.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftVirology Journal
    Vol/bind8
    Udgave nummer434
    Antal sider14
    ISSN1743-422X
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2011

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