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Review
. 2017 Mar;55(3):196-203.
doi: 10.1007/s12275-017-7062-7. Epub 2017 Feb 28.

H5 influenza, a global update

Rhodri Harfoot  1 , Richard J Webby  2
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Review

H5 influenza, a global update

Rhodri Harfoot et al. J Microbiol. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

H5 influenza viruses have caused much alarm globally due to their high pathogenic potential. As yet we have not seen sustained spread of the virus amongst humans despite a high prevalence of the virus in avian populations. Nevertheless, isolated human cases of infection have demonstrated high mortality and there are substantial efforts being taken to monitor the evolution of the virus and to undertake preparedness activities. Here we review and discuss the evolution of the A/goose/Guangdong/1/96 (H5N1) virus with emphasis on recent events.

Keywords: H5N1; current outbreaks; evolution; influenza; vaccine approach.

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