Viral expansion after transfer is a primary driver of influenza A virus transmission bottlenecks
K. E. Holmes, D. VanInsberghe, L. M. Ferreri, B. Elie, K. Ganti, C.-Y. Lee, A. C. Lowen
This study identifies viral expansion after transfer as a key factor in influenza A virus transmission bottlenecks, showing that diversity declines rapidly post-infection.
bioRxiv · Nov 19, 2023Microbiology