The Genetic Diversity of Influenza A Viruses in Wild Birds in Peru.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0146059 and PMC identifier 4718589.
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Abstract
Our understanding of the global ecology of avian influenza A viruses (AIVs) is impeded by historically low levels of viral surveillance in Latin America. Through sampling and whole-genome sequencing of 31 AIVs from wild birds in Peru, we identified 10 HA subtypes (H1-H4, H6-H7, H10-H13) and 8 NA subtypes (N1-N3, N5-N9). The majority of Peruvian AIVs were closely related to AIVs found in North America. However, unusual reassortants, including a H13 virus containing a PA segment related to extremely divergent Argentinian viruses, suggest that substantial AIV diversity circulates undetected throughout South America.
Medical subject headings
- Influenza A virus
- Influenza in Birds
- Polymorphism, Genetic