Journal article
Protocol: Transmission and prevention of influenza in Hutterites: Zoonotic transmission of influenza A: swine & swine workers
Abstract
BackgroundAmong swine, reassortment of influenza virus genes from birds, pigs, and humans could generate influenza viruses with pandemic potential. Humans with acute infection might also be a source of infection for swine production units. This article describes the study design and methods being used to assess influenza A transmission between swine workers and pigs. We hypothesize that transmission of swine influenza viruses to humans, …
Authors
Russell ML; Keenliside J; Webby R; Fonseca K; Singh P; Moss L; Loeb M
Journal
BMC Public Health, Vol. 9, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2009
DOI
10.1186/1471-2458-9-420
ISSN
1472-698X