Emerging Infectious Disease ISSN: 1080-6059

Transmission of Avian Influenza Virus (H3N2) to Dogs

Daesub Song*¹, Bokyu Kang*¹, Chulseung Lee*, Kwonil Jung†, Gunwoo Ha‡, Dongseok Kang‡, Seongjun Park§, Bongkyun Park§, and Jinsik Oh‡

Author affiliations: *Green Cross Veterinary Products Company, Ltd., Yong-in, South Korea; †Daewoong Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., Yong-in, South Korea; ‡Animal Genetics, Inc., Suwon, South Korea; §Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea;

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Figure 4

Lectin staining (red stain) for SAα 2,3-gal (avian influenza virus receptors) and SAα 2,6-gal (human influenza virus receptors) in canine trachea, bronchus, and bronchioles, together with porcine tissues as a positive control. Original magnification all x300. −, no staining; ±, rare or few positive cells; +, moderate numbers of positive cells; and ++, many positive cells.

Figure 4. Lectin staining (red stain) for SAα 2,3-gal (avian influenza virus receptors) and SAα 2,6-gal (human influenza virus receptors) in canine trachea, bronchus, and bronchioles, together with porcine tissues as a positive control. Original magnification all x300. −, no staining; ±, rare or few positive cells; +, moderate numbers of positive cells; and ++, many positive cells.

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¹Theseauthors contributed equally to this article.

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