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. 1968 Oct;32(4):544-6.

Decay of influenza A viruses of human and avian origin

C A Mitchell, L F Guerin, J Robillard

Decay of influenza A viruses of human and avian origin

C A Mitchell et al. Can J Comp Med. 1968 Oct.

Abstract

The decay rate of six strains of Influenza virus Type A of human origin and eight strains of avian origin were examined in aerosol form under fixed conditions of temperature and humidity. Strains of avian origin were demonstrated to have greater resistance to decay of viability.

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