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University of Kentucky researcher aims to shed light on influenza D

A University of Kentucky researcher is working to uncover the mysteries of an elusive pathogen and determine its potential to leap from animals to humans.

Feng Li, a virologist at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, researched influenza D for several years. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, including a 15-year tenure at South Dakota State University, Li brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

“We initially thought the virus originated in pigs, after hearing reports of the animals displaying flu-like symptoms in Oklahoma,” Li said….

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