Microscopic image of bovine mammary gland tissue showing influenza virus receptors (yellow) on mammary epithelial cells. (IMAGE)

University of Pittsburgh

Microscopic image of bovine mammary gland tissue showing influenza virus receptors (yellow) on mammary epithelial cells.

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Microscopic image of bovine mammary gland tissue showing influenza virus receptors (yellow) on mammary epithelial cells. The study identified receptor patterns that may help explain the susceptibility of the bovine mammary gland to H5N1 infection and its ability to support viral replication.

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Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh.

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