Swine Influenza Viruses in Circulation in European Pigs Exhibit an Increasing Genetic Diversity Since 2009
Swine influenza causes concern for veterinary and public health. Thus, ongoing knowledge of influenza A viruses circulating in pigs is necessary for the prevention and control of the disease in pigs, but also to detect reassortant viruses that may pose a threat to humans, as was the case for the H1N1 virus responsible for the last pandemic in 2009 (H1N1pdm), write Gaëlle Simon et al, Merial.