H7N9 influenza: History of similar viruses gives cause for concern
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 10:31
in Health & Medicine
The H7N9 avian flu strain that emerged in China earlier this year has subsided for now, but it would be a mistake to be reassured by this apparent lull in infections. The virus has several highly unusual traits that paint a disquieting picture of a pathogen that may yet lead to a pandemic, according to scientists.