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Bird Flu
Findings from University of Pennsylvania, Medical Department provide new insights into bird flu
April 21st, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "During fall 2005, personal stockpiling of oseltamivir for use during an outbreak of H5N1 influenza virus infection was widely reported. The present study aimed to identify indications for oseltamivir prescriptions to determine whether oseltamivir that was not intended for seasonal influenza was inappropriately consumed and to compare persons who were likely to have stockpiled oseltamivir and those who did not with respect to their knowledge, understanding, concerns, and expectations regarding avian influenza." "Survey to evaluate usage patterns for oseltamivir and assess views about avian influenza. A total of 109...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-04-21)
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