Publications by authors named "Ricarda Mondry"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the pandemic potential of H5N1 viruses from poultry outbreaks in Lao PDR between 2006 and 2008, analyzing 29 virus samples and two from human cases.
- It identifies mutations in the viruses that may confer resistance to antiviral drugs, such as oseltamivir and amantadine, raising concerns for potential pandemic threats.
- Additionally, the researchers discovered new H5N1 reassortants with different genetic characteristics, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance measures to monitor these evolving viruses.
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