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The fatal strain The fatal strain Alan Sipress A riveting account of why science alone can't stop the next pandemicWhen avian flu began spreading across Asia in the early-2000s, it reawakened fears that had lain dormant for nearly a century. Duri… OL13740762W
Preparing for a pandemic influenza Preparing for a pandemic influenza Stephen D. Prior An episode of pandemic influenza is the viral equivalent of a perfect storm. Three essential conditions must be met for an outbreak to begin: a new flu virus must emerge from the animal reservoirs th… OL19896367W
Avian reservoirs Avian reservoirs Frédéric Keck "In Avian reservoirs, Frederic Keck observes collaborations between microbiologists and birdwatchers working to preempt and contain bird flu pandemics. The threat of avian flu has increased attention… OL20981207W