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Influenza A(H7N9): From Anxiety to Preparedness
Source: http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1686101
Ideas and Opinions | 14 May 2013
Influenza A(H7N9): From Anxiety to Preparedness
Andrew T. Pavia, MD
Ann Intern Med. Published online 14 May 2013 doi:10.7326/0003-4819-159-3-201308060-00653
On 31 March 2013, Chinese public health authorities notified the World Health Organization of the isolation of influenza A(H7N9) virus from 3 critically ill adults (1). This avian influenza virus had never before been detected in humans, and its association with severe disease electrified influenza experts. Could this foreshadow a pandemic? The cases generated many questions for public health authorities, influenza scientists, clinicians, and the public. Many remain to be answered, but the answers to 2 seem clear.
Should We Be Concerned? | Are We Fully Prepared for a Pandemic?...
Ideas and Opinions | 14 May 2013
Influenza A(H7N9): From Anxiety to Preparedness
Andrew T. Pavia, MD
Ann Intern Med. Published online 14 May 2013 doi:10.7326/0003-4819-159-3-201308060-00653
On 31 March 2013, Chinese public health authorities notified the World Health Organization of the isolation of influenza A(H7N9) virus from 3 critically ill adults (1). This avian influenza virus had never before been detected in humans, and its association with severe disease electrified influenza experts. Could this foreshadow a pandemic? The cases generated many questions for public health authorities, influenza scientists, clinicians, and the public. Many remain to be answered, but the answers to 2 seem clear.
Should We Be Concerned? | Are We Fully Prepared for a Pandemic?...