Posted by Matt in May 6th, 2008 |
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Scientists fear that the H5N1 strain of bird flu virus — which began ravaging Asian poultry stocks in late 2003 — could mutate into a form that spreads easily among humans, potentially sparking a pandemic that kills millions. So far, most human cases have been linked to contact with infected birds.
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Posted by Matt in April 23rd, 2008 |
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A row involving Indonesia, the United States and the World Health Organization over the sharing of bird flu virus samples is jeopardizing the global early warning system for a potential influenza pandemic and putting lives at risk, say experts and officials.
The row centers on the issue of profits made by multinational pharmaceutical companies from vaccines [...]
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