Virus hybridization could create pandemic bird flu
Monday, February 22, 2010 - 20:21
in Health & Medicine
MADISON — Genetic interactions between avian H5N1 influenza and human seasonal influenza viruses have the potential to create hybrid strains combining the virulence of bird flu with the pandemic ability of H1N1, according to a new study.
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