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Low Pathogenic form of Avian Influenza (LPAI)
Health care; Flu prevention & treatment
Most avian flu strains are classified as LPAI and typically cause little or no clinical signs in infected birds. However, some LPAI virus strains are capable of mutating under field conditions into ...
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Health care; Flu prevention & treatment
MRC establishes teams of local volunteer medical and public health professionals who can contribute their skills and expertise throughout the year and during times of community need.
mutation
Health care; Flu prevention & treatment
Any alteration in a gene from its natural state. This change may be disease causing or a benign, normal variant. Specific mutations and evolution in influenza viruses cannot be predicted, making it ...
Novel H1N1
Health care; Flu prevention & treatment
A new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in the U. S. In April 2009, and has spread to many countries around the world.
Office International des Epizooties (OIE)
Health care; Flu prevention & treatment
World Organisation for Animal Health, an international organization including 167 member countries that collects, analyses, and reports information on global animal disease situations.
neuraminidase
Health care; Flu prevention & treatment
An important surface structure protein of the influenza virus that is an essential enzyme for the spread of the virus throughout the respiratory tract. It enables the virus to escape the host cell ...
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disea
Health care; Flu prevention & treatment
NIAID conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. NIAID research has led to new therapies, ...
