METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREDICTING EMERGENCE AND EXPANSION OF DRUG RESISTANT STRAINS OF INFLUENZA VIRUS

摘要

The instant invention provides methods for determining, predicting and characterizing the genetic variability, emergence and expansion of viruses, in particular, influenza. Accordingly, the invention provides methods for identifying virulent pathogens, genetic mutations within pathogens that are relevant to animal health, and methods and compositions for prophylactic or therapeutic intervention against such pathogens.