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H5N1 Influenza Viruses in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: A prospective surveillance program for influenza viruses was established in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) in July of 2005. We report isolation of H5N1 virus genetically distinct from H5N1 circulating in 2004, which indicates reintroduction of H5N1 into Lao PDR after its disappearance (i.e., no virologic or serologic evidence) for 2 years.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid1210.060658

Authors: David A. Boltz, Bounlom Douangngeun, Settha Sinthasak, Phouvong Phommachanh, Scott Rolston, Honglin Chen, Yi Guan, Joseph S. Malik Peiris, Gavin J.D. Smith, Robert G. Webster

Institutions: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: Influenza Virus Research Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Awards: G1650980519, INFLUENZA PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS IN ASIA

OpenAlex ID: W2030956523

FWCI: 3.457

Cites: 13

Cited by: 27

Related to: 10