There have been 3 separate strains of influenza A virus (IAV) detected in animal and environmental samples taken from 6 swine farms in US states of Minnesota and Iowa with suspected flu outbreaks. This was reported in a study by researchers from the University of Minnesota, USA, published in the scientific journal PLoS One. Indirect transmission is poorly understood In their motivation, the researchers write, "Indirect transmission of influenza A virus (IAV) in swine is poorly understood and information is lacking on levels of environmental exposure encountered by swine and people during outbreaks of IAV in swine barns. We characterised viral. Read more...
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