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Egyptian H5N1 Influenza Viruses--Cause for Concern?
- Source :
- PLoS Pathogens; Nov2012, Vol. 8 Issue 11, p1-3, 3p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The authors explore the threat posed by Egyptian H5N1 influenza viruses. They discuss the findings of a study by S. Herfst and colleagues, published in "Science." The study investigated the airborne transmission of influenza A/H5N1 virus between ferrets. They authors also examine the transmissibility of the virus in humans, as well as mutation of the virus.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15537366
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- PLoS Pathogens
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 84469577
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1002932