Open AccessGenome Sequence of a Novel Reassortant H3N2 Avian Influenza Virus from Domestic Mallard Ducks in Eastern China
Author(s) -
Qunhui Li,
Qin Zhao,
Min Gu,
Jun Zhu,
Xing Gu,
Guo Zhao,
Qingtao Liu,
Xiaoquan Wang,
Xiaowen Liu
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
genome announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2169-8287
DOI - 10.1128/genomea.00221-12
Subject(s) - reassortment , biology , influenza a virus subtype h5n1 , virology , genome , virus , gene , whole genome sequencing , avian influenza virus , influenza a virus , china , human influenza , genetics , covid-19 , infectious disease (medical specialty) , medicine , disease , pathology , political science , law
The H3 subtype avian influenza virus (AIV) can provide genes for human influenza virus through gene reassortment, which raises great concerns in terms of its potential threat to human health. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of a novel H3N2 AIV isolated from domestic ducks in the Jiangsu province of eastern China in 2004, which is a natural recombinant virus whose genes are derived from H3N8, H5N1, H5N2, H11N2, H4N6, and H1N1 AIVs. This genome will help to understand the epidemiology and molecular characteristics of H3N2 influenza virus in eastern China.