Animal influenza virus surveillance
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Published on: August 2, 2011
Ron A M Fouchier1, Albert D M E Osterhaus, Ian H Brown
1Department of Virology, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Dr. Molewaterplein 50, 3015 GE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. r.fouchier@erasmusmc.nl
Abstract:
Influenza surveillance studies in humans and animals performed for many years have provided a wealth of data on the ecology and evolution of influenza viruses and their public health related and economical impact. Here we provide a brief overview of some of the data from the past and give our view on how the continued and intensified animal influenza virus surveillance may aid in the early recognition and management of outbreaks in the future.
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