The threat of avian influenza A (H5N1). Part I: epidemiologic concerns and virulence determinants

Abstract Among emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, influenza constitutes one of the major threats to mankind. In this review series epidemiologic, virologic and pathologic concerns raised by infections of humans with avian influenza virus A/H5N1 are discussed. This first part concentrates on epidemiologic concerns and virulence determinants. H5N1 spread over the world and caused a series of fowl pest outbreaks. Significant human-to-human transmissions have not been observed yet. Mutations that make the virus more compatible with human-to-human transmission may occur at any time. Nevertheless, no one can currently predict with certainty whether H5N1 will become a human pandemic virus..

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2007

Erschienen:

2007

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:196

Enthalten in:

Medical microbiology and immunology - 196(2007), 4 vom: 20. März, Seite 181-190

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Cinatl, Jindrich [VerfasserIn]
Michaelis, Martin [VerfasserIn]
Doerr, Hans W. [VerfasserIn]

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BKL:

44.75

Themen:

Avian Influenza
Avian Influenza Virus
H5N1 Virus
Influenza
Influenza Virus

doi:

10.1007/s00430-007-0042-5

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

SPR005745748