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Computer model predicts when viruses become infectious

A new computer model could help scientists predict when a particular strain of avian influenza might become infectious from bird to human, according to a report to be published in the International Journal Data Mining an ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Two new diseases could both spark global outbreaks

Two respiratory viruses in different parts of the world have captured the attention of global health officials—a novel coronavirus in the Middle East and a new bird flu spreading in China.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

WHO says new H7N9 flu passes more easily from bird to human

A new strain of bird flu that emerged in China over the past month is one of the "most lethal" flu viruses so far, worrying health officials because it can jump more easily from birds to humans than the one ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0