Sampling of Sea Ducks for Influenza A Viruses in Alaska During Winter Provides Lack of Evidence for Epidemiologic Peak of Infection

Overview

Journal J Wildl Dis

Specialty Veterinary Medicine

Date 2015 Aug 13

PMID 26267465

Citations 5

Authors

Andrew M Ramey

Andrew B Reeves

Rebecca L Poulson

Jeff Wasley

Daniel Esler

David E Stallknecht

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Abstract

Sampling of sea ducks for influenza A viruses in Alaska during winter provided no evidence for an epidemiologic peak of infection. Isolates were recovered, however, that provide information on viral diversity and dispersal that may not be realized through sampling efforts focused on other avian taxa.

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