Is it correct that pigs are also susceptible to influenza viruses of human and avian origin and if yes, why?
The correct answer is: "Yes, it is, because they express receptors with alpha-2-6 or alpha-2-3-linked terminal siliac acids in the porcine upper respiratory tract."
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