Thursday, 26 June 2014

Evidence that an Influenza A virus can jump from horses to camels

Date:
June 24, 2014

Source:
University of Florida

Summary:
Evidence that an influenza A virus can jump from horses to camels has been found by scientists – and humans could be next. “Over the last 10 years, we’ve been amazed at all the cross-species jumps of influenza. Now we’re finding yet another,” said one researcher. Although there is no immediate risk, the inter-mammalian transmission of the virus is a major concern for public health researchers interested in controlling the threat of pandemic influenza.


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