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Avian Metapneumovirus Subgroup C Infection in Chickens, China.

Authors :
Li Wei
Shanshan Zhu
Xv Yan
Jing Wang
Chunyan Zhang
Shuhang Liu
Ruiping She
Fengjiao Hu
Rong Quan
Jue Liu
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Jul2013, Vol. 19 Issue 7, p1092-1094, 3p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Avian metapneumovirus causes acute respiratory tract infection and reductions in egg production in various avian species. We isolated and characterized an increasingly prevalent avian metapneumovirus subgroup C strain from meat-type commercial chickens with severe respiratory signs in China. Culling of infected flocks could lead to economic consequences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
19
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89524136
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1907.121126