0
The different types of influenza have different reservoirs. To talk only of the types that humans get, the largest reservoir for human influenza Type A viruses (those that we see most often in seasonal flu and that cause pandemics of the flu) is the human being.
In the bird flu that humans can get (Type A Avian Influenza H5N1 and H7N9), the biggest reservoir is wild aquatic fowl such as shorebirds, ducks and geese, but also commercial chicken farmers see it in their fowl, but less frequently.
Influenza A viruses are also frequently isolated in pigs and horses. It is believed that the animal reservoirs are where most new human subtypes of influenza develop. This is true of the H1N1/09 pandemic Swine Flu which started in pigs and birds before mutating to be able to infect humans.
Swine have been demonstrated to have receptors for both human and bird flu viruses, and as such are considered a potential mixing vessel for human, swine and avian viruses.
(For more about that reassortant process that occurred with the H1N1/09 Swine Flu, see the related question about what caused the swine flu.)
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is influenza caused by bacteria?
Influenza is a viral infection - it is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
What was the great influenza epidemic?
The Spanish Influenza
What is the name of the microorginism in influenza?
Influenza is an infectious disease also commonly known as Flu. It’s an acute respiratory infection caused by Influenza Virus A and Virus B. Central BioHub's is an online biospecimen marketplace. It offers high-quality, well-defined influenza disease biospecimens collected from patients suffering from influenza infections. To check more visit our website.
What is the pathophysiology of influenza ah1n1?
its the same with influenza ahhaha simple
What if the influenza jab does not work?
Then there is a possibility of getting influenza, but not a certainty
What has the author Edwin D Kilbourne written?
Edwin D. Kilbourne has written: 'The Influenza viruses and influenza' -- subject(s): Influenza, Influenza viruses 'Influenza' -- subject(s): Influenza, Influenza viruses, Orthomyxoviridae
Does fungi cause influenza?
Fungi do not cause influenza. Viruses Cause influenza.
What is a antonym for influenza?
influenza, flue
What is the abbreviation for influenza?
There is none since "flu" is already an abbreviation for "influenza".
Is influenza caused by bacteria?
Influenza is a viral infection - it is caused by a virus, not a bacterium.
What does flu mean?
Flu stands for influenza. As you can tell, it's just a shortened version of the word.
Is influenza viral?
Yes, influenza is a virus.
What was the great influenza epidemic?
The Spanish Influenza
What part of speech is influenza?
Influenza is a noun.
What is the name of the microorginism in influenza?
Influenza is an infectious disease also commonly known as Flu. It’s an acute respiratory infection caused by Influenza Virus A and Virus B. Central BioHub's is an online biospecimen marketplace. It offers high-quality, well-defined influenza disease biospecimens collected from patients suffering from influenza infections. To check more visit our website.
What is responsible for avian influenza?
Avian influenza is also known as the "Bird Flu". Influenza is caused by viruses. The virus that causes avian flu is the H5N1 influenza virus.
What is a sentence with the word influenza?
Influenza is commonly known as the flu.
