Complete genome sequence of a natural reassortant H9N2 avian influenza virus found in bean goose (Anser fabalis): Direct evidence for virus exchange between Korea and China via wild birds

Dong Hun Lee, Jae Keun Park, Seong Su Yuk, Tseren Ochir Erdene-Ochir, Jung Hoon Kwon, Joong Bok Lee, Seung Yong Park, In Soo Choi, Sang Won Lee, Chang Seon Song

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)250-254
Number of pages5
JournalInfection, Genetics and Evolution
Volume26
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2014

Keywords

  • Avian influenza
  • China
  • Epidemiology
  • Korea
  • Wild birds

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