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What about the pandemic risk?
What about the pandemic risk? pandemic can start when three conditions have been met: a new influenza virus subtype emerges; it infects humans, causing serious illness; and it spreads easily and…What changes are needed for H5N1 to become a pandemic virus?
What changes are needed for H5N1 to become a pandemic virus? The virus can improve its transmissibility among humans via two principal mechanisms. The first is a “reassortment” event, in…What is the significance of limited human-to-human transmission?
What is the significance of limited human-to-human transmission? Though rare, instances of limited human-to-human transmission of H5N1 and other avian influenza viruses have occurred in…How serious is the current pandemic risk?
How serious is the current pandemic risk? The risk of pandemic influenza is serious. With the H5N1 virus now firmly entrenched in large parts of Asia, the risk that more human cases will…Are there any other causes for concern?
Are there any other causes for concern? Yes. Several.Domestic ducks can now excrete large quantities of highly pathogenic virus without showing signs of illness, and are now acting as a “…Why are pandemics such dreaded events?
Why are pandemics such dreaded events? Influenza pandemics are remarkable events that can rapidly infect virtually all countries. Once international spread begins, pandemics are considered…What are the most important warning signals that a pandemic is about to start?
What are the most important warning signals that a pandemic is about to start? The most important warning signal comes when clusters of patients with clinical symptoms of influenza, closely…What is the status of vaccine development and production?
What is the status of vaccine development and production? Vaccines effective against a pandemic virus are not yet available. Vaccines are produced each year for seasonal influenza but will…What drugs are available for treatment?
What drugs are available for treatment? Two drugs (in the neuraminidase inhibitors class), oseltamivir (commercially known as Tamiflu) and zanamivir (commercially known as Relenza) can reduce…Can a pandemic be prevented?
Can a pandemic be prevented? No one knows with certainty. The best way to prevent a pandemic would be to eliminate the virus from birds, but it has become increasingly doubtful if this can be…Trending
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