Abstract
We report experimental evidence for bioconcentration of a low-pathogenicity avian influenza virus (H6N8) in the tissue of freshwater clams. Our results support the concept that freshwater clams may provide an effective tool for use in the early detection of influenza A viruses in aquatic environments.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bivalvia / virology*
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Fresh Water / virology*
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Influenza A virus / genetics
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Influenza A virus / isolation & purification*
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RNA, Viral / isolation & purification
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction