Tracking infectious diseases.

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  • Author(s): Lynn, Karen
  • Source:
    Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO). Oct2010, Vol. 42 Issue 10, p36-38. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      COMMUNICABLE disease diagnosis; COMMUNICABLE diseases; INFLUENZA; MICROBIOLOGICAL techniques; ORTHOMYXOVIRUSES
    • Abstract:
      The article offers update on infectious diseases which pose a major concern for public health globally. U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) official Jeffrey K. Taubenberger emphasizes that influenza viruses will continue to pose a threat to both humans and animals. It highlights the significance of developing long-term strategy to enhance surveillance and advancements in research to improve vaccine design and therapeutics strategies to combat influenza infections in human and animals.