Identification of an H6N6 swine influenza virus in southern China

Infect Genet Evol. 2011 Jul;11(5):1174-7. doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2011.02.023. Epub 2011 Mar 5.

Abstract

This is the first report of avian-like H6N6 swine influenza virus from swine in southern China. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that this virus might originate from domestic ducks. Serological surveillance suggested there had been sporadic H6 swine influenza infections in this area. Continuing study is required to determine if this virus could be established in the swine population and pose potential threats to public health.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • China / epidemiology
  • Influenza A virus / classification
  • Influenza A virus / genetics*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / virology
  • Phylogeny
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / epidemiology
  • Swine Diseases / virology*

Associated data

  • GENBANK/HM800947
  • GENBANK/HM804474
  • GENBANK/HM804475
  • GENBANK/HM804476
  • GENBANK/HM804477
  • GENBANK/HM804478
  • GENBANK/HM804479
  • GENBANK/HM804480