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J Infect Dis. 2019 Jan 31. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiz040. [Epub ahead of print]
Can We Predict The Next Influenza Pandemics?
Neumann G1, Kawaoka Y1,2.
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Abstract
Worldwide outbreaks of influenza (pandemics) are caused by influenza A viruses to which people lack protective immune responses. Currently, we are unable to predict which influenza virus strains may cause a pandemic. Here, we summarize some of the information that will be needed to better assess the pandemic potential of influenza viruses, and we discuss our current gaps in knowledge.
PMID: 30715371 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiz040
Can We Predict The Next Influenza Pandemics?
Neumann G1, Kawaoka Y1,2.
Author information
Abstract
Worldwide outbreaks of influenza (pandemics) are caused by influenza A viruses to which people lack protective immune responses. Currently, we are unable to predict which influenza virus strains may cause a pandemic. Here, we summarize some of the information that will be needed to better assess the pandemic potential of influenza viruses, and we discuss our current gaps in knowledge.
PMID: 30715371 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiz040