Toward a unified nomenclature system for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1)

Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 Jul;14(7):e1. doi: 10.3201/eid1407.071681.

Abstract

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus (H5N1) has appeared in >60 countries and continues to evolve and diversify at a concerning rate. Because different names have been used to describe emerging lineages of the virus, this study describes a unified nomenclature system to facilitate discussion and comparison of subtype H5N1 lineages.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / classification*
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype / genetics
  • Influenza in Birds / classification*
  • Influenza, Human / classification*
  • Phylogeny
  • Terminology as Topic*