The resurgence of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1).
Unexpectedly, swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV, informally known as swine flu) appeared in North America at the very end of the 2008-2009 influenza season and began to spread internationally. As the world mobilizes for a potential pandemic, this article summarizes the developments in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Mossad
Sherif Beniameen
SB
Department of Infectious Diseases, S32, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. mossads@ccf.org
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