Avian Influenza and Human Health [Review]Show Full Record714
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Acta Tropica. 2002 Jul;83(1):1-6.
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Journal (Articles)
Searchable Keywords:
Avian influenzaEpidemiologyHuman healthInfluenza A VirusInfluenza in birdsItalyOutbreaksPandemic aspectsPathogenicityPoultryVeterinary medicine
Abstract:
From abstract (online abstract only): Natural infections with influenza A viruses have been reported in a variety of animal species including humans, pigs, horses, sea mammals, mustelids and birds. Occasionally devastating pandemics occur in humans. Although viruses of relatively few HA and NA subtype combinations have been isolated from mammalian species, all 15 HA subtypes and all 9 NA subtypes, in most combinations, have been isolated from birds.In the 20th century the sudden emergence of ant...
Flu Wiki - A Information Source about Avian Influenza and an Open Forum for Discussion [Editorial]Show Full Record930
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M Mattson
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Bibliography and Web Indexes, Fact Sheets, FAQs, Issue Overviews, Management Plans and Reports, Maps, News
Searchable Keywords:
Human healthPandemic aspects
Abstract:
A collection of diverse resources on avian influenza with the focus on providing public health professionals comprehensive and reliable information. Broad topics covered by the site's discussion forum and web resources include basic facts about the disease; pandemic preparedness; national and international influenza surveillance and contingency plans; legal, ethical, economic and political issues; timeless; editorial opinions; and links to maps. While most of the site's content is related to hum...
Nature - Avian Flu Web Focus - An Archive of Articles and NewsShow Full Record661
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Nature Publishing Group
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Bibliography and Web Indexes, News
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Human healthPandemic aspects
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Nature's Avian Flu Web Focus contains new research and a timeline alongside a comprehensive archive of news, features, articles, communications and letters examining the threat of a new human flu pandemic in the near future, and what can be done to prevent it.