title: Evolution and healthcare impact of a 21st Century avian flu pandemic.
abstract: The risk of an outbreak of avian flu is greater now than at any time since 1968. This article will explore the history of influenza and will discuss the evolution and healthcare impact of a 21st Century avian flu pandemic. It highlights the need for healthcare professionals to be adequately prepared for such a pandemic and discusses the responses and infection control precautions required for dealing with avian flu patients.
authors.affiliation: School of Care Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, South Wales.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: Ray
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Higginson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D021821:Communicable Diseases, Emerging / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D009976:Orthomyxoviridae Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control