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Is it possible for an LP Avian Influenza strain to become highly pathogenic?

April 26, 2017avian highly Influenza Lp pathogenic possible strain

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Is it possible for an LP Avian Influenza strain to become highly pathogenic?

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A. Some low pathogenic subtypes have the capacity to mutate into more virulent strains. While LP Avian Influenza is considered lower risk, low pathogenic strains of the virus – the H5 and H7 strains – can mutate to highly pathogenic forms.