Predicting the Next Influenza Pandemics.

Neumann, Gabriele; Kawaoka, Yoshihiro · J Infect Dis · 2019

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Abstract

Worldwide outbreaks of influenza (pandemics) are caused by influenza A viruses to which persons lack protective immune responses. Currently, we are unable to predict which influenza virus strains may cause a pandemic. In this article, we summarize some of the information that will be needed to better assess the pandemic potential of influenza viruses, and we discuss our current gaps in knowledge.

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