Tuesday, December 31, 2013

2013

Evolution and control of H5N1: A better understanding of the evolution and diversity of H5N1 flu virus and its host species in endemic areas could inform more efficient vaccination and control strategies
Watanabe Y, Ibrahim MS, Ikuta K.
EMBO Rep. 2013 Feb;14(2):117-22. doi: 10.1038/embor.2012.212. Epub 2013 Jan 11.


A readily readable paper on the state of H5N1 virus infection in poultry with particular attention given to Egypt.

“Unfortunately, it is unlikely that science will ever produce a clear answer as to when, where and how the next pandemic influenza virus will emerge.”

Yet another group of authors coming to the same conclusion.