New influenza virus strain concocted in animals could be the cause of next human pandemic
The next pandemic that cascades through the human population could be caused by a new influenza virus strain concocted in animals, against which humans will have little to no immunity. That’s the conclusion of Australian and Chinese scientists who analyzed close to five decades of animal influenza records.
Their study, published in One Health, is the result of a partnership project between Fudan University and the University of Sydney, led by Chinese researchers and co-authored by Professor Michael Ward from the Sydney School of Veterinary Science…. [read more]
