ABSTRACT
Unexpectedly, swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV, informally known as swine flu) appeared in North America at the very end of the 2008–2009 influenza season and began to spread internationally. As the world mobilizes for a potential pandemic, this article summarizes the developments in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Footnotes
↵* Dr. Mossad is the site principal investigator for two multicenter studies sponsored by Roche Inc and one multicenter study sponsored by Glaxo-SmithKline Inc.
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