Molecular Characterization of Closely Related H6N2 Avian Influenza Viruses Isolated from Turkey, Egypt, and Uganda
Mercan Y, Atim G, Kayed A, Azbazdar M, Kandeil A, Ali M, Rubrum A, McKenzie P, Webby R, Erima B, Wabwire-Mangen F, Ukuli Q, Tugume T, Byarugaba D, Kayali G, Ducatez M, Koçer Z. Molecular Characterization of Closely Related H6N2 Avian Influenza Viruses Isolated from Turkey, Egypt, and Uganda. Viruses 2021, 13: 607. PMID: 33918166, PMCID: PMC8065897, DOI: 10.3390/v13040607.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfluenza virusMolecular characterizationMigratory birdsH6N2 avian influenza virusAssociated with increased replicationH6N2 influenza virusesAvian influenza virusMultiple reassortment eventsMediterranean/Black Sea flywaysTurkish isolatesH6N2 virusesGenetic analysisAdaptive markersReassortment eventsVirus evolutionMolecular markersWild birdsNatural hostBirdsIsolated virusZoonotic potentialMammalsVirusVirus transmission dynamicsMarkers
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