Multiple sublineages of influenza a virus (H5N1), Vietnam, 2005-2007

Dung Nguyen Tien, Vinh Nguyen The, Dhanasekaran Vijaykrishna, Robert G. Webster, Yi Guan, J. S Malik Peiris, Gavin J D Smith

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Abstract

Phylogenetic analysis of influenza subtype H5N1 viruses isolated from Vietnam during 2005-2007 shows that multiple sublineages are present in Vietnam. Clade 2.3.4 viruses have replaced clade 1 viruses in northern Vietnam, and clade 1 viruses have been detected in southern Vietnam. Reassortment between these 2 sublineages has also occurred.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)632-636
Number of pages5
JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases
Volume14
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2008
Externally publishedYes

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