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Influenza
Study data from D.A. Kaminski and colleagues update understanding of influenza
April 2nd, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "A pandemic outbreak of viral influenza could occur if highly virulent zoonotic strains (such as avian H5N1) were to acquire the ability to transmit among humans. This possibility has increased concern, interest, and investigation in the influenza field." "This heightened interest was reflected in the participation of numerous health officials, clinicians, and scientific investigators in the Sixth Conference on the Options for the Control of Influenza held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from June 17-23, 2007. A recurring theme was that H5NI viruses and the now-available reassortant/recombinant viruses from the 1918...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-02)
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