An introduction to influenza: lessons from the past in epidemiology, prevention, and treatment.
Better understanding of viral biology and the origins of influenza epidemics and pandemics may improve diagnosis and disease control. Advances to stop the spread of disease, including live-attenuated and inactivated vaccines and new antiviral agents, promise to reduce disease burden, mortality, and morbidity.
Belshe
Robert B
RB
St. Louis University, USA.
D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / Q000472:pathogenicity; D053121:Influenza A Virus, H2N2 Subtype / Q000472:pathogenicity; D053122:Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype / Q000472:pathogenicity; D053124:Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype; D005585:Influenza in Birds; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history / Q000517:prevention & control; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology