Avian Influenza: Current Scenario.
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2008-12
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Abstract
Avian influenza commonly called as 'Bird flu' is a matter of great concern
which has caused three major pandemics in twentieth century killing
millions of people. Recent epidemic with H5N1 type strain started in 1997
and is still continuing. Disease has assumed new proportions since its
confirmed association with migratory birds. In India also, three separate
outbreaks have been announced till now by Government of India. This
virus has tremendous capacity for gene reassortment and humans by
enlarge do not have any immunity against them. This fact has raised
global fears of an imminent influenza pandemic. The neuraminidase
inhibitors currently are the only drugs which can be used, in case
pandemic occurs. Therefore, timely development of an effective influenza
vaccine is must and should be made a public health priority.
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Avian, Influenza, H5N1, Pandemic, Bird flu
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Gupta Varsha, Singla Nidhi. Avian Influenza: Current Scenario. Journal of Communicable Diseases. 2008 Dec; 40(4): 233-241.