Influenza D Virus in Animal Species in Guangdong Province, Southern China

Abstract

Molecular tests revealed influenza D viruses of D/OK lineage widely circulating in farmed animal species in Guangdong Province, southern China. In particular, we found high levels of influenza D virus infection in goats and pigs. We also detected viral RNA in serum specimens and feces of animals with certain severe diseases.

Keywords

• influenza
• influenza D virus
• hemagglutinin-esterase-fusion gene
• D/OK lineage
• Holstein dairy cattle
• yellow cattle