Novel H1N1 influenza in people: global spread from an animal source?

Vet Rec. 2009 May 9;164(19):577-8. doi: 10.1136/vr.164.19.577.

Abstract

Richard Irvine and Ian Brown of the Veterinary Laboratories Agency discuss some epidemiological features of the novel H1N1 influenza virus that is currently causing concern among health authorities worldwide.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Genes, Viral
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype* / genetics
  • Influenza A virus / genetics
  • Influenza, Human / epidemiology*
  • Influenza, Human / transmission
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / transmission*
  • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary
  • Population Surveillance
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / epidemiology
  • Swine Diseases / transmission*
  • Zoonoses / epidemiology*
  • Zoonoses / transmission
  • Zoonoses / virology