Abstract
In 2011, we isolated a natural recombinant H9N2 avian influenza virus from fecal droppings of bean goose (Anser fabalis) in Korea. Phylogenetic analyses showed that the A/bean goose/Korea/220/2011(H9N2) isolate is a reassortant of Eurasian and North American lineages of avian influenza virus. In addition, the complete genome sequence, including all 8 gene segments, was associated with Chinese H9N2 viruses isolated from wild birds in the Hunan East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve. These data provide direct evidence for the exchange of avian influenza viruses between Korea and China via wild birds.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 250-254 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Infection, Genetics and Evolution |
Volume | 26 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2014 |
Keywords
- Avian influenza
- China
- Epidemiology
- Korea
- Wild birds