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Emerging influenza virus: a global threat.
M Khanna1, P Kumar, K Choudhary
1Department of Respiratory Virology,VP Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 007, India. madhukhanna@hotmail.com
Journal of Biosciences
|February 12, 2009
Summary
Influenza virus causes significant illness and death. High mutation rates raise pandemic concerns, necessitating global control efforts for influenza A (H1N1, H3N2) and avian strains (H5N1, H7, H9).
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Influenza virus has been a major cause of global morbidity and mortality since 1918.
- High mutation rates of influenza virus pose a pandemic risk.
- Avian influenza strains (H5N1, H7, H9) can cross the species barrier to infect humans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the biological and epidemiological aspects of influenza virus.
- To discuss global efforts for influenza virus control.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of influenza virus research.
- Analysis of epidemiological data on influenza outbreaks.
- Examination of virological studies on influenza virus strains.
Main Results:
- Influenza virus remains a significant public health threat.
- Avian influenza viruses demonstrate zoonotic potential.
- Ongoing surveillance and control measures are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Understanding influenza virus biology and epidemiology is key to pandemic preparedness.
- Global collaboration is essential for effective influenza control.
- Continued research is needed to combat evolving influenza strains.
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