| susceptibility of two species of wild terrestrial birds to infection with a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of h5n1 subtype. | the recent epidemic caused by h5n1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (hpai) viruses has spread over many parts of asia, europe and africa. wild birds, particularly waterfowl, are considered to play a role in viral dissemination. however, detailed information on whether wild terrestrial birds act as carriers is currently unavailable. to investigate the susceptibility of terrestrial birds to hpai viruses, two species of wild bird (great reed warbler and pale thrush) that are common in east asia we ... | 2010 | 20390543 |