The global swine flu pandemic 1: exploring the background to influenza viruses.
This first in a two-part unit on pandemic flu examines background information on influenza viruses and previous pandemics. As the 2009 flu pandemic gathers force, nurses and other healthcare professionals need to understand the scientific background to one of the most common and potentially the most lethal of pandemic infections. This part explores the characteristics of influenzaviruses and reviews the history and context in which human pandemics occur.
Richard Wells Research Centre, Thames Valley University, London.
Robert J
RJ
Pratt
D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000266:history* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014943:Global Health; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000266:history*