The Ferret: An Animal Model to Study Influenza Virus

@article{Maher2004TheFA,
  title={The Ferret: An Animal Model to Study Influenza Virus},
  author={J. A. Maher and J. Destefano},
  journal={Lab Animal},
  year={2004},
  volume={33},
  pages={50-53}
}
There has been much critical influenza research conducted in a little-known laboratory animal—the ferret. The authors review some of these findings, discuss the reasons the ferret often becomes a model for influenza infection, and compare the ferret with other animal models. 
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